Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares trim gains on China worries, EU airlines ruling
European stocks were giving up gains by lunchtime on Thursday as investors digested a weak China manufacturing survey, renewing concerns about the state of the world's second largest economy.
Europe midday: Germany in focus; Rolls-Royce secures ITP Aero sale
German shares were in focus on Monday as investors eyed moves to form a coalition after the country’s national election as the chances of a left-wing government faded.
Europe open: Shares up as investors mull UK GDP, France consumer spending
European stocks opened higher on Thursday as investors digested a weak China manufacturing survey and positive data from the UK and France.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains on positive euro zone sentiment
European shares extended gains at midday on Wednesday, rebounding from losses in the previous session as business and consumer optimism in the euro zone rose unexpectedly in September.
Europe open: Shares rally as oil prices fall on demand worries
European shares opened higher on Wednesday, rebounding from losses in the previous session as oil prices fell again on concerns over weaker demand due to rising Covid cases globally.
Europe midday: Shares slump as rising bond yields spook investors
European shares slumped on Tuesday as worries over an economic slowdown in China and rising bond yields hit sentiment.
Europe open: Shares lower on China slowdown fears, inflation
European shares opened lower on Tuesday as worries over an economic slowdown in China and rising global inflation hit sentiment.
Europe open: German shares rise on election result
German shares rose sharply on Monday as the chances of a left-wing coalition gaining power lessened after the country’s national election.
Europe open: Shares slip on Evergrande repayment jitters
European stocks opened lower on Friday as investors digested central bank policy decisions and monitor developments surrounding debt-strapped property developer China Evergrande.
Europe midday: Shares fall on Evergrande woes, weak German Ifo
European stocks were lower on Friday as worries around debt-strapped property developer China Evergrande and a weak German business confidence survey hit sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares shrug off eurozone business slowdown, UK inflation warning
European stocks pushed ahead at the opening again on Thursday despite a survey showing a marked slowdown in Eurozone business growth during September.
Europe open: Shares make strong start as Evergrande concerns ease
European stocks pushed ahead at the opening again on Thursday as worries over property developer China Evergrande’s debt eased and investors eyed business surveys along with a rate decision from the Bank of England.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains as investors eye Fed meeting
European stocks held gains at midday on Wednesday as Asian property developer China Evergrande said it would make some interest payments and gambling shares found favour after a £16bn offer for Entain.
Europe open: Shares rally as Evergrande pledges bond payments
European stocks continued to rally at the open on Wednesday as Asian property developer China Evergrande said it would make some interest payments and gambling shares found favour after a £16bn offer for Entain.
Europe midday: Shares rebound to extend gains
European shares rebounded strongly on Tuesday, extending morning gains at midday after a sharp fall in the previous session sparked by the China Evergrande debt crisis.
Europe open: Shares rally as investors shrug off Evergrande worries
European shares rallied at the opening on Tuesday after a sharp fall in the previous session as investor fears about the China Evergrande debt crisis.
Europe midday: Shares extend losses as investors fret over recovery
European stocks extended losses to almost 2% on Monday after heavy falls in Asia overnight, worries about rising energy prices and ahead of key central bank meetings this week.
Europe open: Shares slump on weak Asia, tapering fears
European stocks slumped more than 1. 5% at the opening on Monday after heavy falls in Asia overnight and ahead of key central bank meetings this week.
Europe midday: Shares slip into red after euro zone inflation figures
European stocks slipped into the red on Friday as higher inflation in the euro zone last month rattled investors.
Europe open: Travel shares boost market as England considers easing rules
European stocks rose in early trade on Friday as news the UK was considering an easing of travel restrictions gave airlines and hotel groups a boost.