Market Pulse - Europe
Euro area core CPI jumps in April
The cost of living in the single currency bloc continued rising in April, hitting a new record in the process as inflationary pressures broadened out from energy.
House price growth slows more quickly than expected in April, Nationwide says
House price growth in the UK slowed more than expected in April amid the ongoing squeeze on household incomes and rising interest rates, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
German CPI pushed higher by food prices in April
The cost of living in the euro area's largest economy edged past economists' forecasts in April despite a dip in goods' prices.
With PE at 30-year low, BoA reiterates 'buy' on StanChart
Analysts at Bank of America hiked their target price for shares of StanChart following the lender's better-than-expected first quarter numbers.
Spanish consumer prices surprise sharply to the downside in April
The cost of living in Spain came off the boil a little in April as the prices of fuels and electricity declined.
St James's Place confident on growth potential despite hit from war in Ukraine
St. James's Place reiterated its expectations for full-year new business growth and over the medium-term despite the "significant" impact the war in Ukraine during the first quarter of 2022.
Thursday preview: US Q1 GDP, Barclays in the spotlight
The market spotlight on Thursday will be on a preliminary reading for first quarter US gross domestic product.
CMC Markets sees possible path down to parity opening up for euro
The task of managing the differences between economies in the single currency bloc has been magnified by the war in Ukraine and may result in further losses for the euro, perhaps even towards parity with the US dollar, City-based analysts say.
London pre-open: Stocks set for flat start despite tumble on Wall Street
Equity futures are pointing to a flattish start to trading for London's top-flight index on Wednesday, despite another rough and tumble session overnight on Wall Street.
Europe close: Stocks fall on worries over possible escalation in Ukraine war
European shares surrendered early gains as Wall Street came under heavy selling again and the headlines out of Ukraine appeared to point to the risk of a more prolonged conflict.
Europe midday: Stocks hold onto early gains
European shares rebounded at the open on Tuesday after a rally in US tech stocks driven by Elon Musk’s agreed $43bn takeover of social media platform Twitter.
Moscow announces unilateral ceasefire to evacuate civilians from Azovstal steel plant
Russian forces announced a unilateral ceasefire on Monday in order to allow for the evacuation of civilians from the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine.
London pre-open: Stocks set for lower start on rate jitters
London stocks were expected to start the session sharply lower, tracking the losses seen on Wall Street at the end of the previous week.
Jefferies sees 100% yield at Berkeley Group over seven years, upgrades to 'buy'
Analysts at Jefferies upgraded their view on Berkeley Group Holdings and hiked their target price, arguing that the shares weren't discounting an expected step-up in the company's capital returns nor higher returns on equity.
UK consumer confidence near historic low, GfK says
Britons' outlook for the economy sank to its lowest level since the Great Financial Crisis, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
UK economic activity slows markedly in April amid rising inflation
Economic activity in the UK slowed markedly in April amid worsening inflation, not least record rises in firms' costs, and a gloomier outlook, the results of a batch of closely-followed surveys showed.
Morgan Stanley raises Q3 2022 Brent oil price forecast to $130
Analysts at Morgan Stanley said that an array of headwinds meant that oil demand in 2022 would be lower than previously thought.
Credit Suisse hikes target for Bunzl as inflation boosts sales
Analysts at Credit Suisse bumped-up their target price for shares of distribution products and services specialist Bunzl on the back of its recent above-trend growth in sales on the back of inflation, from 2,900. 0p to 3,050. 0p.
Euro area inflation records another jump in March
Euro area inflation continued to accelerate last month, as energy and industrial goods became dearer.
Europe close: Stocks jump as inflation fears ease
European stocks extended gains on Wednesday as investors shrugged off gloomy IMF growth forecasts and the continuing war in Ukraine.