European shares to end 2018 just above January peak - Reuters Poll

The pan-European STOXX 600 equity index is expected to cross the 2-month peak of $403.7 set in January and rise to 406 points by year-end according to the Reuters poll of 29 brokers, fund managers and analysts. 

The bullish forecast is backed by expectations the economy will rebound from the temporary slowdown and the corporate earnings will continue to rise.