Frankfurt's DAX rose about 0.5% to finish at 23,790 after a choppy session on Wednesday, halting a two-day losing run, amid growing expectations of a positive outcome in high-stakes trade talks. President Donald Trump said the US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam, adding to recent agreements with the UK and China. Meanwhile, US-EU trade talks continue, with the US reportedly pushing a 10% tariff and the EU seeking exemptions for sectors like alcohol, aircraft, pharma, and semiconductors. Meanwhile, ECB officials at the Sintra Summit expressed rising worries that the euro’s strength could weigh on inflation. Auto stocks led gains after UBS boosted price targets and earnings estimates for several European names, pointing to milder U.S. tariff effects and improved global vehicle output.