Market Report - Europe
FTSE 250 movers: Asos surges on Q3 numbers
Struggling UK online fashion retailer Asos said third-quarter sales fell 14%, but posted a rise in core earnings as it claimed its turnaround strategy to focus on more profitable items was starting to bear fruit.
Europe midday: Shares down as investors eye ECB
The rally in European markets came to a shuddering halt on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve paused rate rises, but said more could be on the way, China’s economic recovery appeared to be sputtering and investors awaited the latest policy decision from the European Central Bank.
Europe open: Shares down on hawkish Fed pause, China data, eyes on ECB
The rally in European markets came to a shuddering halt on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve paused rate rises, but said more could be on the way, China’s economic recovery appeared to be sputtering and investors awaited the latest policy decision from the European Central Bank.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains ahead of Fed; Logitech tanks
European shares made strong gains on Wednesday as investors awaited a decision on interest rates by the US Federal Reserve later in the day and the European Central Bank on Thursday.
Europe open: Shares up ahead of Fed; Colruyt surges, Entain slumps
European shares edged ahead at the open as investors awaited a decision on interest rates by the US Federal Reserve later in the day and the European Central Bank on Thursday.
Europe midday: Stocks pare gains ahead of US inflation data; miners rally
European stocks had pared gains to trade just a touch higher by midday on Tuesday, with miners on the rise after China cut borrowing costs, as investors eyed US inflation data later in the day.
Europe open: Stocks up as China cuts short-term rates; eyes on US CPI
European stcoks opened higher on Tuesday, continuing their rally as China cut a short-term lending rate, suggesting more easing could be on the way, and investors eyed US CPI data later in the day.
Europe midday: Shares trim gains ahead of US CPI, Fed rate data
European shares trimmed gains on Monday, with investors eyeing a key meeting of US Federal Reserve policymakers on and inflation numbers.
Europe midday: Stocks down as investors eye next week's rate announcements
European stocks were lower by midday on Friday as investors eyed rate decisions from the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve next week, and mulled the latest Chinese inflation figures.
Europe open: Stocks nudge lower as attention turns to Fed announcement
European stocks were a touch lower in early trade on Friday as investors eyed next week’s rate decision from the US Federal Reserve, and mulled the latest Chinese inflation figures.
Europe midday: Shares rally despite EZ dipping into recession; Evotec surges
European shares crept into positive territory at midday despite the eurozone dipping into a technical recession and investors keeping a watchful eye on rate moves after surprise increases from Australia and Canada this month.
Europe open: Shares lower as investors fret over rate moves
European shares opened lower on Thursday as investors continued to eye central banks for rate moves after surprise increases from Australia and Canada this month.
Europe midday: Shares flat on poor China data, moderate OECD forecasts
European shares were flat at midday on Wednesday, after a slump in exports from China last month dented sentiment and the OECD predicted a slight rise in global economic growth this year.
Europe open: Shares muted as China export data rattles investors
European shares were struggling for direction on Wednesday, after a slump in exports from China last month dented sentiment.
Europe midday: Eurozone data, US recession fears dampen sentiment
European shares were lower on Tuesday as a rate hike in Australia, worries about a US recession, stagnant retail sales and weak construction survey data in the eurozone all unsettled investors.
Europe open: Shares lower as RBA hikes rates
European shares opened lower on Tuesday as a rate hike in Australia and worries about a US recession unsettled investors.
Europe open: Markets flat on oil cuts; Viaplay crashes
European shares made a muted start to the week as investors eyed the impact of rising oil prices after major producer Saudi Arabia said it would cut output, while shares in Viaplay crashed amid the departure of its CEO and an outlook downgrade.
Europe midday: Oil cuts weigh, while Viaplay shares crash by 60%
European shares were drifting on Monday as investors eyed the impact of rising oil prices after major producer Saudi Arabia said it would cut output, while shares in Viaplay crashed amid the departure of its CEO and outlook downgrade.
Europe midday: Shares pace gains as US debt deal agreed
European markets made further gains by midday on Friday after US lawmakers passed the debt ceiling deal, avoiding the prospect of a default.
Europe open: Shares up as US debt deal passed; Dechra surges on takeover
European markets opened higher on Friday after US lawmakers passed the debt ceiling deal, avoiding the prospect of a default.