European Shares Edge Up as Investors Digest Earnings and UK Inflation

European equity markets turned slightly higher on Wednesday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 rising 0.3% to 640.69 after previously holding flat at 638 points. Investors weighed solid regional corporate reports, including an upgraded profit outlook from Adidas and third-quarter revenue beats, against geopolitical and fiscal concerns. France's CAC 40 rebounded to gain 0.5% after an earlier 0.2% slip, while Germany's DAX added 0.2%. Sentiment remained cautious after UK inflation unexpectedly accelerated to a one-year high of 3.5% in September, while markets awaited artificial intelligence capital expenditure guidance from major U.S. technology firms.