Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Stocks hold gains ahead of UK budget
European shares maintained gains at midday on Wednesday as investors eyed new budget measures from the UK to help power the post Covid-19 pandemic recovery and shrugged off a survey that suggested the eurozone was headed for a double-dip recession.
Europe midday: Shares turn positive as eurozone inflation holds steady
European shares pushed ahead at midday after a cautious start to Tuesday’s session as inflation in the eurozone held steady in February.
Europe open: Shares make cautious start after Monday rally
European shares made a cautious start to Tuesday’s session after yesterday’s strong gains as weaker commodity prices hit miners.
Europe midday: Shares bounce back after bond market stabilises
European shares remained higher on Monday as the bond market sell off eased with yields falling, while investors also took heart from Covid vaccine rollouts, although inflationary fears persisted.
Europe open: Shares open strongly as bond sell-off eases
European shares opened in bullish fashion on Monday as the bond market sell off eased and investors took heart from Covid vaccine rollouts, although inflationary fears persisted.