European stocks reached a two-week high after the U.S. Senate approved a short-term funding bill to end the government shutdown, with U.K. stocks leading the way due to weak labor market data. The unemployment rate in the UK rose to 5 percent and wage growth slowed, potentially leading to a rate cut by the Bank of England next month. Major European indices like the Stoxx 600, DAX, CAC 40, and FTSE 100 saw gains, with Deutsche Wohnen reporting a profit and Munich Re confirming annual guidance. HelloFresh, Oxford Instruments, and Vodafone also made headlines with their stock movements.

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