Market Report - Europe
Europe open: Shares down sharply on hawkish Fed comments, eyes on BoE
European equities fell sharply at the open on Thursday as investors digested the US Federal Reserve’s suggestion that rates could continue to rise for longer and braced themselves for another hike from the Bank of England to pile more misery on UK mortgage holders.
Europe midday: Shares flat on eurozone PMI data
European equities were flat on Wednesday after survey data showed eurozone manufacturing slipped into recession at the start of the fourth quarter and investors waited on the outcome of the US Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting.
Europe open: Shares up on Fed softening hopes
European equities opened higher on Wednesday as investors punted on the US Federal Reserve signalling a reduction in the size of future interest rate rises.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains as Ocado delivers with Sth Korea deal
European shares paced gains on Tuesday driven by gushing oil profits at BP and Saudi giant Aramco.
Europe open: Shares surge on BP profits, Ocado South Korea deal
European shares surged at the open on Tuesday driven by gushing oil profits at BP and Saudi giant Aramco.