Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares still lower on hawkish central bank comments
European shares slumped at the open on Thursday after warnings from central bankers that inflation would be more persistent than originally thought, sparking fears of a recession.
Europe open: Central banker inflation warnings hit shares
European shares slumped at the open on Thursday after warnings from central bankers that inflation would be more persistent than originally thought, sparking fears of a recession.
Europe midday: Shares extend losses as Just Eat Takeaway off the menu
European shares extended losses on Wednesday, as renewed recessionary fears put the brakes on a rally sparked by China relaxing Covid quarantine curbs for visitors.
Europe open: Shares lower on Wall St; Just Eat swallows 'sell' rating
European shares opened lower on Wednesday, as renewed recessionary fears put the brakes on a rally sparked by China relaxing Covid quarantine curbs for visitors.
Europe midday: Miners pace gains as China eases quarantine rules
European stocks were firmly higher on Tuesday after a positive close in Asian markets as China announced the easing of Covid-19 quarantine rules for overseas visitors.
Europe open: Shares up as miners gain on higher commodity prices
European stocks opened strongly on Tuesday after a positive close in Asian markets as China announced the easing of Covid-19 quarantine rules for overseas visitors.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains as commodities boost sentiment
European shares were slightly off morning highs on Monday as a positive close on Wall Street on Friday and the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in China lifted sentiment.
Europe open: Shares higher on China lockdown easing
European shares rallied at the open on Monday as a positive close on Wall Street on Friday and the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in China lifted sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares surge as investors go bargain hunting
European shares surged at midday on Friday after another week of sell-offs, with investors hunting for bargains, although German fashion retailer Zalando slumped after downgrading its outlook.
Europe open: Shares rally after tough week, but Zalando out of fashion
European shares rallied at the open on Friday after another week of sell-offs with investors hunting for bargains, although German fashion retailer Zalando slumped after downgrading its outlook.
Europe midday: Shares pare morning losses but still in the red
European markets pared morning losses on Thursday after an early slump sparked by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, who warned interest rates would rise aggressively until soaring inflation was tamed.
Europe open: Market slide continues after comments from Fed's Powell
European markets continued their slide at the open on Thursday after US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said interest rates would rise aggressively until soaring inflation was tamed.
Europe midday: Shares tumble after UK inflations hits 9%
European shares turned sharply lower on Wednesday after two days of gains, after another rise in UK inflation hit sentiment along with a fall in oil and metal prices.
Europe open: Rally over as UK inflation hits 40-year high
European shares turned sharply lower at the open on Wednesday after two days of gains, after another rise in UK inflation hit sentiment along with a fall in oil and metal prices.
Europe midday: Investors bargain hunt; Wartsila powers ahead on Stena order
European stocks continued to rally on Tuesday, taking their cue from Asia with the US closed overnight for a holiday as investors went bargain hunting.
Europe open: Shares rally as Leonardo US deal provides a lift
European stocks continued to rally on Tuesday, taking their cue from Asia with the US closed overnight for a holiday.
Europe midday: French stocks make small rally after election result
European stocks made gains in the latter part of Monday's morning session, with French rallying as investors digested Sunday's election result that saw President Emmanuel Macron lose control of the country’s parliament.
Europe open: French shares slip on election result
European stocks edged ahead on Monday, while French shares were slightly lower as investors digested Sunday's election result that saw President Emmanuel Macron lose control of the country’s parliament.
Europe midday: Shares surge after week of turmoil
European stocks surged in late morning trade on Friday after a bruising week of selling after rate rises in the US, UK and Switzerland in response to inflationary worries.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead as investors digest rate hikes
European stocks edged ahead at the open on Friday after a bruising week of selling after rate rises in the US, UK and Switzerland in response to inflationary worries.