Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Stocks hold lower as investors monitor virus spread
The rout in European stockmarkets extended into a seventh straight session as some investors took out insurance going into the weekend, and the number of coronavirus infections continued to rise.
Europe open: Investors cautious ahead of the weekend as virus cases continue to rise
The rout in stockmarkets extended into a seventh straight session as some investors took out insurance going into the weekend, and the number of coronavirus infections continued to rise.
Europe midday: Stocks slip further as euro strengthens
Europe's main stockmarkets were lower still come midday as the euro snapped higher even as traders moved to price-in the immediate disruption to business, particularly in the Travel & Leisure space, as the epicentre of the coronavirus jumped continents.
Europe open: Travel & Leisure stocks hammered as coronavirus spreads
Another wave of selling swept over the main stockmarkets in Europe following the previous day's lull, with traders apparently moving to price-in the immediate disruption to business as the epicentre of the coronavirus jumped continents, from Asia.
Europe midday: Stocks attempt a comeback, Germany could relax 'debt brake'
Stocks on the Continent stabilised following another bout of selling in the first half of the session in the wake of warnings from global health officials of the risk of a coronavirus pandemic.
Europe open: Stocks extend falls as CDC and WHO issue warnings
Stocks on the Continent were again in the red in the middle of the week after the US Centres for Disease Control told Americans that an outbreak in the country was only a matter of time and the World Health Organisation urged countries to make preparations now.
Europe midday: Stocks remain under pressure as traders count costs from virus
Stocks remained under slight selling pressure come midday as traders tried to figure out whether the coronavirus was set to turn into a full-blown global epidemic or not, even as new countries announced travel restrictions.
Europe open: Short-lived bounce disappears despite speculation central banks might ease
A small bounce in stocks at the start of trading on Tuesday quickly gave way to renewed selling pressure despite mounting speculation that central banks will be forced to ease policy further in order to offset the impact of the Chinese coronavirus contagion.
Europe midday: Virus fears ravage travel stocks but some investors hold their nerve
Stocks were pummelled at the start of the week following news that the number of coronavirus cases in South Korea and Italy had continued rising over the weekend - although some investors were holding their nerve.
Europe open: Stocks reel after increase in coronavirus cases in Italy
Stocks across the Continent were sent reeling at the start of the week by news of increasing numbers of coronavirus cases across South Korea and - closer to home - Italy.
Europe midday: Stocks erase early losses on the back of euro area PMIs
Stocks had reversed their earlier losses come midday, despite news of an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in South Korea and even as the latest economic data underscored the disruptions to the global economy resulting from the coronavirus.
Europe open: Stocks dip as South Korean coronavirus cases rise
Stocks were lower across the board at the end of the week, following an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in South Korea, even as the latest economic data underscored the disruptions to the global economy resulting from the coronavirus.
Europe midday: Stocks come off lows helped by stimulus hopes
Stocks have come off their lows following a lower start on the back of news of a flare up in new cases of the China coronavirus in South Korea and reports of possible cases in Iran.
Europe open: Stocks slip amid news of coronavirus cases in South Korea
Stocks have started the session lower amid news of a flare up in new cases of the China coronavirus in South Korea and reports of possible cases in Iran.
Europe midday: Stocks hold onto gains as COVID-19 cases slow and on stimulus hopes
Stocks are trading near their best levels of the session, buoyed by news of a further slowdown in the rate of both new and existing coronavirus cases in China.
Europe open: Stocks rise as new coronavirus cases edge lower
Stocks are rising in early trading thanks to a further slowdown in the rate of both new and existing coronavirus cases reported overnight.
Europe midday: Stocks mired in the red as investors take stock of COVID-19 impact
Stocks across the Continent were sent lower by a much weaker-than-expected reading on a key survey for the outlook in Germany and after technology giant Apple withdrew its quarterly sales guidance.
Europe open: Stocks hit by drop in ZEW index, warning from Apple
Stocks fell across the Continent on the back of survey results and a company announcement from technology giant Apple reflecting the first direct impact of the China coronavirus, testing financial markets' resilience up until now.
Europe midday: Stocks slightly higher despite subdued outlook for German growth
Stocks on the Continent are edging higher with news of fresh stimulus in China helping to offset a dire outlook for its economy from Germany's central bank.
Europe open: Small gains for stocks thanks to China stimulus
Stocks have started the morning higher in reaction to fresh Chinese economic stimulus to ward off the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.