Market Report - Europe Close
Europe close: Stocks end mixed, investors eye German elections
European shares finished on a mixed note even after eurozone inflation fell sharply in August, boosting hopes that the European Central Bank would cut rates next month.
Europe close: Stocks boosted by falling inflation as Stoxx 600 nears record high
European stocks rose for the third straight day on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 ending just inches away from its record high, as data showing falling inflation increased the odds of a rate cut by the European Central Bank in September.
Europe close: Stocks edge up as investors wait on Nvidia
Stock markets on the Continent ended the session a tad higher as investors waited on the results of US tech bellwether Nvidia.
Europe close: Markets mostly higher, luxury stocks fall in Paris
After a brief stint in negative territory, European stocks inched higher on Tuesday with the Stoxx 600 resuming its recent upward trajectory, though gains were only modest.
Europe close: Stocks extend gains as Fed chief signals rate cuts lie ahead
European stocks pushed higher still at the end of the week after the head of America's central bank clearly signalled that a first interest rate cut in the current cycle was coming in September.
Europe close: Stocks rise on rate-cut hopes after ECB minutes
The Stoxx 600 gained on Thursday despite a barrage of mixed economic data, with the stocks resuming their recent rally on rising hopes that central banks in Europe and the US will move to cut interest rates in September.
Europe close: Moderate gains as investors wait on Fed minutes, Powell
European stocks were a tad higher on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of minutes from the US Federal Reserve later in the evening for commentary on inflation and interest rate prospects.
Europe close: Investors take profits after five days of gains
After an initial positive start, European stock markets dropped into the red on Tuesday afternoon as the five-day winning streak for the Stoxx 600 came to an abrupt end ahead of a pivotal week for financial markets.
Europe close: Stocks gain despite drag from Defence issues
European shares swung into positive territory on Monday after a soft start, although defence stocks weighed on a report that Germany was pausing any new military assistance for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Europe close: Stocks end week on an up note
European shares were higher at the end of the week with risk appetite buoyed after data published the day before reduced concern around the outlook for the US economy.
Europe close: Stocks up as US data revive soft landing hopes
European stocks jumped on Thursday following the release of stronger-than-expected readings for US retail sales and weekly jobless claims that some economists said pointed to the likelihood of a soft landing in the States.
Europe close: Stocks rise after slightly softer-than-expected US CPI
European shares posted solid gains on Wednesday following the release of slightly weaker-than-expected US consumer price data for the month of July.
Europe close: Shares finish week on slightly positive note
European shares held gains with the Stoxx 600 index nudging towards the 500 point mark at the end of a volatile week.
Europe close: Stocks erase losses after strong start Stateside
A strong start on Wall Street helped European markets cut their losses on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 benchmark pushing into positive territory by the close of play.
Europe close: Stocks rise but some analysts remain cautious
European shares advanced on Wednesday as investors played catch up with the bounce on Wall Street.
Europe close: Stocks stage small rebound after global sell-off
European stocks edged higher on Tuesday after dropping to a six-month low the previous session, though the rebound was relatively mild with investor confidence still dampened by the dramatic sell-off across global equity markets.
Europe close: Stocks pummeled as global carry trade continues to unwind
European shares were sharply lower again at the start of the week, although the selling did abate a bit and appeared to be centred on some of the most popular 'carry trades' globally, including US tech giant Nvidia shares or Bitcoin.
Europe close: Another soft US jobs report stokes volatility and losses
European equities extended the previous session's sharp falls as another weak reading on US non-farm payrolls sparked talk - rightly or wrongly - of a 'policy error' by that country's central bank.
Europe close: Middle East tensions, economic worries hit stocks
European stocks finished with steep losses and at the session's lows as geopolitical tensions and economic worries stoked concerns.