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J.P. Morgan analysts pointed out that the European banking sector is in a "perfect environment" and that its stock gains will continue. Lead analyst Kian Abouhossein stated in a report on Tuesday: "We enter 2026 with a sustained and reaffirmed optimistic view" and listed positive factors such as economic improvement, stable interest rates and inflation, and steady unemployment rates. Profit growth and stock buyback plans also provide support for the industry's outlook. The European banking sector is set to achieve its 13th consecutive quarter of growth, becoming the best-performing industry in the region this year - the Stoxx 600 Banks Index has seen a cumulative increase of 55%, far surpassing the benchmark index's 13% gain. Share prices of BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, Banco Santander, Banco Exterior, and Unicaja have all more than doubled in 2025.