Market Report - Europe
Europe open: Shares up on Asia data, BBVA deal
European shares started the week higher, boosted by positive economic data in Asia and news that Spanish bank BBVA was selling its US division for $11. 6bn.
Europe midday: Shares crawl higher on US futures
European shares rebounded into the green at lunch on Friday on the back of higher US futures as investors look for positive news amid the rising number of coronavirus cases.
Europe open: Shares downbeat as Covid-19 cases on the rise again
European shares opened the week's final session lower as the euphoria over a potential Covid-19 vaccine vanished and attention turned to the soaring number of cases across the continent.
Europe midday: Shares slip back on renewed Covid fears
European shares continued to slide on Thursday as nervoiurs investors took profits after three days of solid gains.
Europe open: Shares slip as investors take profits
European markets turned red at the start of trade on Thursday as the euphoria surrounding a potential Covid-19 vaccine dwindled and investors started to take profits.
Europe midday: Shares retain optimistic gains as US futures move higher
European shares continued to make gains on Wednesday as investors remained optimistic about a potential Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and and BioNTech, despite the rising number of cases across the Continent.
Europe open: Shares continue rise on Covid vaccine optimism
European shares continued to make gains on Wednesday as investors remained optimistic about a potential Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer, despite the rising number of cases across the Continent.
Europe midday: Shares tick higher on Covid vaccine feelgood factor
European shares firmed at midday as investors took a reality check after Monday’s euphoria surrounding a potential Covid-19 vaccine.
Europe open: Shares back to earth after Monday's vaccine surge
European markets took a breath after Monday's equities surge on the back of positive Covid-19 vaccine news from Pfizer and BioNTech as investors digested UK jobs data.
Europe midday: Stocks soar on Pfizer Covid vaccine news
European shares soared on news that Pfizer and BioNTech said their Covid-19 vaccine candidate prevented more than 90% of infections in a study of tens of thousands of volunteers, paving the way for emergency use.
Europe open: Market cheered by Biden victory, higher US futures
European stocks powered ahead at the opening on Monday after Joe Biden declared victory in the US Presidential election, ending days of uncertainty.
Europe midday: Shares stuck in a rut as US election counts continue
European equities were stuck in a rut on Friday as investors awaited the outcome of the US election and warily watched the continued spread of Covid-19 infections.
Europe open: Shares look for direction as world waits on US election
European equities stated the final session of the week in listless fashion as investors awaited the outcome of the US election and warily watched the continued spread of Covid-19 infections.
Europe midday: Shares push on as US election count continues
European shares pushed ahead on Thursday as Joe Biden inched towards the White House while the count in key states continued amid threats of a legal challenge by President Donald Trump.
Europe open: Shares continued positive run as Biden inches towards victory
European shares were higher at the opening on Thursday, pushing further ahead as Joe Biden inched towards the White House while the count in key states continued amid threats of a legal challenge by President Donald Trump.
Europe midday: Shares recover despite US election uncertainty
European shares recovered from early morning falls, despite no clear outcome in the US presidential election and weak industry data across the euro zone suggesting a double dip recession.
Europe open: Wary investors eye US election uncertainty
European shares were slightly lower as investors tried to digest the tight US election and President Donald Trump’s baseless claim of victory.
Europe midday: Investors eye election as US futures rise
European stocks held on to morning gains overnight, brushing aside concerns about new Covid-19 lockdowns and turning their attention to the US elections.
Europe open: Shares start in upbeat mood as US goes to the polls
European stocks continued their positive trend from Monday after gains on Wall Street and in Asia overnight as the US prepared for its most critical election in decades.
Europe midday: China, eurozone PMIs help shares recover
European shares moved into positive territory on Monday, as investors took heart from China and eurozone economic data and shrugged off worries about proposed new lockdown measures in the UK and the looming US elections.