Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares lower as euro zone inflation hits record
European stocks were lower at midday as investors were spooked by a worse-than-expected jump in euro zone inflation to a record high in May, raising fears of faster interest rate rises, and a surging oil price as European Union leaders imposed more curbs on Russian crude exports.
Europe open: Shares lower on rate rise fears, more Russia sanctions
European stocks were lower at the open on Tuesday as investors were spooked by higher German inflation data yesterday, raising fears of faster interest rate rises and a surging oil price as European Union leaders imposed more curbs on Russian crude exports.
Europe midday: Shares higher on easing of Shanghai Covid curbs
European stocks were higher at midday on Monday on the back of news that Covid restrictions in Shanghai would be lifted on Wednesday and a potential £1. 47bn bid for UK house builder Countryside Partnerships.
Europe open: Shares up as In-Cap mulls bid for UK's Countryside
European stocks were higher at the start of the first session of the week, on the back of positive Asian markets and a potential £1. 47bn bid for UK house builder Countryside Partnerships.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains on central bank rate clarity
European shares extended gains on Friday on the back of a Wall Street rally and positive closes in Asia as investors became more comfortable with central bank efforts to tackle inflation.
Europe open: Shares higher as investors price in central bank moves
European shares were higher at the open on Friday on the back of a Wall Street rally and positive closes in Asia as investors became more comfortable with central bank efforts to tackle inflation.
Europe midday: Shares hold slim gains on upbeat corporate news
European stocks were still higher at midday on Thursday, driven by upbeat corporate news and positive assessment of the US economy by the Federal Reserve.
Europe open: Shares make gains on back of late Wall St rally
European stocks defied expectations and opened slightly higher on Thursday, tagging on to a late-session rally in the US boosted by the release of US Federal Reserve May meeting minutes showing unanimous support for rate hikes.
Europe midday: Shares still lower ahead of Fed minutes
European shares were still lower at the open on Wednesday as inflationary fears continued to weigh on sentiment and investors awaited the release of US Federal Reserve minutes.
Europe open: Shares lower as investors eye Fed minutes
European shares were lower at the open on Wednesday as inflationary fears continued to weigh on sentiment.
Europe midday: Stocks holding lower as losses on Wall Street drag
European shares were holding lower come midday after a sell-off in Asia as fears of a global slowdown resurfaced to hammer sentiment.
Europe open: Shares slump as UK energy firms face windfall tax threat
European shares were sharply lower at the open on Tuesday after a sell-off in Asia as fears of a global slowdown resurfaced to hammer sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares slip off highs but still in positive territory
European stocks slipped off morning highs but remained in positive territory as investors shrugged off inflationary worries that have underpinned sentiment in recent weeks.
Europe open: Stocks rise as Siemens deal boosts German DAX
European stocks opened the week strongly as investors shrugged off inflationary worries that have underpinned sentiment in recent weeks.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains on China rate cut, THG takeover talk
European shares extended gains at midday on Friday, as Chinese central bank stimulus boosted sentiment after the previous session’s heavy sell off.
Europe open: Shares rally on China stimulus; THG takeover talk
European shares rallied at the open on Friday, as Chinese central bank stimulus boosted sentiment after the previous session’s heavy sell off.
Europe midday: Shares extend losses as retailers start to feel the heat
European shares extended losses at midday on Thursday after US equities were sold off on the back of poor earnings from retailer Target and Britain's Royal Mail warned of cost cuts and price rise.
Europe open: Stocks slump after Target results jolt retailers
European shares fell sharply at the open on Thursday after US equities were sold off on the back of poor earnings from retailers as inflationary pressures started to hit the bottom line.
Europe midday: Shares listless as UK cost-of-living crisis grows
European shares struggled for direction at midday on Wednesday as record UK inflation hit sentiment.
Europe midday: Stocks push higher; Eurozone GDP in focus
European shares were still firmly in the black by midday on Tuesday, having taken the lead from strong gains in Asia as investors punted on a potential lifting of Covid restrictions in China.