Market Report - Europe
Europe open: Shares make strong start on China reopening hopes
European shares made a positive start on Tuesday on the back of strong gains in Asia as investors punted on a potential lifting of Covid restrictions in China.
Europe midday: Stocks stay in the red as China slowdown worries hits sentiment
European shares trimmed early losses slightly at midday, but were still lower after very weak retail sales figures from China spooked investors worried about a global economic slowdown.
Europe opens: Shares slip after weak China data
European shares fell at the open Monday, with French and German stocks losing up to 1% each, after very weak retail sales figures from China spooked investors worried about a global economic slowdown.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains as investors bargain hunt
European shares extended gains at midday on Friday as investors went bargain hunting at the end of a volatile week driven by fears over inflation and more aggressive interest rate rises.
Europe open: Shares rally after Thursday sell-off
European shares rallied at the open on Friday after sharp losses in the previous session in a week driven by fears over inflation and more aggressive interest rate rises.
Europe midday: Shares stay red as UK GDP, US inflation hit sentiment
European stocks were sharply lower at midday on Thursday, following heavy losses on Wall Street overnight sparked by persistent US inflation data and weak UK GDP figures.
Europe open: Markets plunge on US inflation, weak UK GDP data
European stocks plunged into the red at the open on Thursday, following heavy losses on Wall Street overnight sparked by persistent US inflation data and weak UK GDP figures.
Europe midday: Shares surge as Homeserve, Swedish Match fuel M&A sentiment
European shares surged on Wednesday and extended morning gains, despite record inflation data in Germany and investors nervously eyeing US prices data later in the day.
Europe open: Shares up despite Germany inflation data, eyes on US CPI
European shares were higher at the open on Wednesday despite higher inflation data in Germany, with investors eyeing US prices data later in the day.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains as investors hunt for bargains
European shares extended gains at midday on Tuesday as investors shrugged off falls in the US and Asia overnight and went bargain hunting.
Europe open: Shares shrug off weak Wall St to make early gains
European shares shrugged off falls on Wall Street overnight and rallied at the open after Monday’s sharp sell off.
Europe midday: Stocks fall further as inflation fears, China data weigh
European stocks had extended losses by midday on Monday as inflationary worries and sluggish Chinese economic data dampened sentiment.
Europe open: Shares in downbeat mood on inflation fears, China data
European stocks opened the week slightly lower as inflationary worries and sluggish Chinese economic data dampened sentiment.
Europe midday: Stocks slump as investors fret over future rate rises
European stocks slumped on Friday as fears of spiralling inflation and bigger interest rate rises dampened sentiment.
Europe open: Stocks fall on fears bigger rate hikes needed
European stocks fell at the open on Friday as fears of spiralling inflation and bigger interest rate rises dampened sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares churn out more gains as BoE raises rates again
European stocks extended gains at on Thursday after the Bank of England raised interest rates to their highest level since 2009 and the US Federal Reserve also imposed a hike, but ruled out more aggressive moves in the future.
Europe open: Shares rally as Fed rules out aggressive tightening; Eyes on BoE
European stocks rallied at the open on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates but ruled out more aggressive moves in the future.
Europe midday: Shares still lower as investors await Fed rates decision
European markets were still lower at midday on Wednesday as investors eyed a monetary policy decision from the US Federal Reserve later in the day.
Europe open: Shares slip as investors eye Fed meeting
European markets slipped into the red at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed a monetary policy decision from the US Federal Reserve later in the day.
Europe midday: Stocks edge higher with central banks in focus
European markets were still edging ahead come midday following losses during the previous session as Australia raised interest rates for the first time in more than a decade and investors bid their time ahead of key monetary policy decisions around the world scheduled for later in the week.