Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Stocks edge higher despite stronger-than-expected CPI data
Stocks on the Continent were attempting to claw back some losses at the end of the week even with some investors heartened by possible signs of a modicum of stability in financial markets.
Europe open: Stocks edge higher ahead of raft of economic releases
Stocks on the Continent began the Friday session with a small rebound even as they waited on the release of a raft of key economic indicators due out later on both sides of the Atlantic.
Europe midday: Weak company updates, economic data weigh on stocks
European stocks were in the red again on Thursday as relief sparked by the Bank of England’s intervention in bond markets proved short-lived.
Europe open: Stocks slump as H&M, Next disappoint
European stocks were firmly in the red in early trade on Thursday as relief sparked by the Bank of England’s intervention in bond markets proved short-lived.
Europe midday: Stocks off lows as BoE steps into bond markets
European stocks were off their lows by midday on Wednesday after the Bank of England stepped in to stabilise gilt markets, although recession fears and a disappointing reading on German consumer confidence continued to weigh on the mood.
Europe open: Stocks slide as recession fears rattle markets
European stocks fell sharply in early trade on Wednesday as recession fears rattled markets, with a downbeat reading on German consumer sentiment adding to woes.
Europe midday: Shares trim gains as recession worries dampen sentiment
European shares pared gains by lunchtime with London's FTSE slipping over concerns about the impact on the pound after the government's tax-cutting agenda was unveiled in a mini-budget last week.
Europe open: Shares rally as UK market steadies after pounding
European shares surged at the opening on Tuesday after a run of reverses driven by fears of a global recession.
Europe midday: Shares slide into red on fears of global slowdown
European shares had slipped into the red by lunchtime on Monday as markets continued to hammer Britain’s pound in response to the UK government’s mini-budget last week, while Italian shares rose after the hard right Georgia Meloni looked set for electoral victory.
Europe open: Shares flat but Italy gains after right-wing poll win
European shares were flat at the open on Monday as markets continued to hammer Britain’s pound in response to the UK government’s mini-budget last week, while Italian shares rose sharply after the hard right Georgia Meloni looked set for electoral victory.
Europe midday: Stocks under pressure as bond yields grind higher
European stocks were trading sharply lower come midday on Friday following recent tightening moves by central banks around the world, with Credit Suisse sharply lower.
Europe open: Stocks fall as investors mull central bank moves; Credit Suisse tumbles
European stocks fell in early trade on Friday as investors continued to mull recent moves by central banks, with Credit Suisse sharply lower.
Europe midday: Shares still lower as BoE joins Fed with rate rise
European stocks pared losses but were still lower on Thursday as investors digested the third straight 0. 75 point rise by the US Federal Reserve and a 0. 5% rise by the Bank of England.
Europe open: Shares slump after Fed hike, investors wait on BoE
European stocks opened sharply lower on Thursday as investors digested the third straight 0. 75 point rise by the US Federal Reserve and braced themselves for a similar move by the Bank of England later in the day.
Europe midday: Russia escalation, US rate rise fears dampen markets
European shares were still hovering above the flatline, with mixed performances across the continent as investors fretted over a likely rise in US interest rates and the mobilisation of extra Russian troops indicating the war in Ukraine was set to intensify.
Europe open: Shares flat as Russia mobilisation, Fed hit sentiment
European shares hovered above the flatline, with mixed performances across the continent as investors fretted over a likely rise in US interest rates and the mobilisation of extra Russian troops as the war in Ukraine looked set to intensify.
Europe midday: Riksbank rate hike sends investors scurrying
European shares went into reverse at midday as Sweden lifted rates by 100 basis points, sparking nerves over more aggressive interest rate rises in the US and UK.
Europe open: Shares open higher as investors eye central bank meetings
European shares were higher at the open on Tuesday as investors turned their attention to the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting for an indication on future rate rises.
Europe midday: UK outperforms as World Bank warning hits sentiment
European shares were still sharply lower at midday as investors digested data from China and the UK, while dire warnings from the World Bank also hit sentiment.
Europe open: Shares slump on recession fears; UK data hits sentiment
European shares fell sharply at the open as investors digested data from China and the UK.