Stock Market: Europe rises, AI returns to the forefront, Milan +0.5%

European stock markets are rising at mid-session, with Frankfurt up 0.85% and Milan 0.75%. London remains stable after an unexpected inflation increase. Oil prices rise due to navigation issues in the Strait of Hormuz, while gold and natural gas also see gains. Semiconductor stocks perform well, with Technoprobe and Infineon among the top gainers. Essilux jumps 14.7% after its quarterly report, while Carrefour drops 14.1% due to lowered forecasts. Michelin falls 6.1% following disappointing results, while oil companies like BP and Eni show positive trends.