European stocks set to record best year since 2021 amid resilient growth

Among the top performers of the year on Ireland's ISEQ index are budget airline Ryanair, the three pillar banks, and healthcare services firm Uniphar

It was also a good year for the ISEQ index of Irish shares which is set to close the year up over 34% compared to the start of 2025.

European stocks are set for their best year since 2021 amid resilient economic growth and the strongest showing in the banking sector in nearly three decades.

French shares edged lower and UK stocks were steady as the European benchmark was set to wrap up 2025 near record highs.