Several strategists at major banks raise their year-end targets for European equities, citing improved market expectations following a US-Iran peace deal. In a Bloomberg survey reported by multiple outlets, Goldman and Barclays strategists are among those increasing projections, arguing that the deal improves the outlook for the second half of the year. The updates reflect a shift in sentiment toward European stocks, as investors anticipate a more stable geopolitical environment and potential knock-on effects for risk appetite. The reporting indicates that the changes are not isolated to a single firm: “several” strategists revise targets upward in response to the same catalyst. While the articles do not provide detailed figures for each bank’s revised targets, they consistently link the adjustment to the improved outlook associated with the US-Iran agreement. Overall, the coverage portrays European stock expectations as strengthened by the deal, with strategists recalibrating end-of-year benchmarks accordingly.