Major European and Asian stock markets rose Monday as optimism over the artificial intelligence sector carried over into the new week, according to analysts.

Investors began November on the front foot after an upbeat end to October that saw easing China-US tensions, a cut to US interest rates and healthy earnings from market darlings including technology giant Amazon.

Traders also hoped for US jobs data later this week, though the ongoing government shutdown -- with Democrats and Republicans no closer to a deal -- could cause the key figures to be suspended again.

"Tech and AI remain a huge theme for investors as we move into the final months of the year," noted Kathleen Brooks, research director at trading group XTB.

Nvidia, whose chips are key for many companies' AI growth, became th

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