What Happened in the Stock Market Today quoting : "Fool"

The Euro Stoxx 50 has climbed 5.5 percent this year, taking its valuation to 14.4 times estimated earnings -- higher than its five-year average. Analysts, who project profits at Euro Stoxx 50 companies will grow 9.5 percent in 2017, may be too optimistic, according to HSBC Holdings Plc. While political uncertainty is a key sentiment driver, a more fundamental issue has the potential to upset this year's market rally. Even as equities have remained stable, a gauge tracking volatility expectations has climbed for 10 straight days, the longest streak since November. As investors boost bets, the number of CAC 40 options outstanding has surged to its highest since December 2010.


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