years. Novo Nordisk shares jumped over 5% after the pharmaceutical company reported better-than-expected earnings and raised its outlook for the year. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and Germany’s DAX (^GDAXI) both edged lower, while France’s CAC 40 (^FCHI) was slightly higher. The European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged as expected, but ECB President Christine Lagarde hinted at a potential rate hike in the future as inflationary pressures mount. In other news, Russian forces continued their advance into Ukraine, sparking concerns about the impact on global markets and the energy sector. The conflict has already pushed oil prices higher, with Brent crude topping $100 a barrel for the first time in seven years. Investors will be closely watching developments in the region for any potential market implications.\”