A five-month rally in European stocks is about to run into a historically difficult period just as macroeconomic risks are building. The article highlights concerns over seasonal market patterns and emerging economic headwinds that could challenge recent gains. It notes the timing of the rally’s potential end coincides with typical volatility in late summer and early autumn.

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