Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares eke out gains; UK housebuilders knocked by downgrade
European shares extended morning gains on Tuesday as investors eyed the implication of China’s decision to tighten controls over exports of two key materials used to make computer chips.
Europe open: Shares muted as investors eye China move on chip materials
European shares made a muted start on Tuesday as investors eyed the implication of China’s decision to tighten controls over exports of two key materials used to make computer chips.
Europe midday: Shares trim gains on EZ PMI data; AstraZeneca slumps
European shares trimmed gains at midday as further evidence that China’s economic recovery was stalling and a steeper contraction in eurozone manufacturing activity last month hit sentiment.
Europe open: Shares up despite weak China data; Generali gains
European shares opened higher on Monday despite further evidence that China’s economic recovery was stalling.