Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Stocks trim gains after weak EZ PMI; JD Sports tanks
European shares trimmed gains at the open on Thursday as investors shrugged off boiling tensions in the Middle East, but downbeat eurozone survey data weighed on sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares slip into red on Middle East tensions
European shares fell into the red on Wednesday as Middle East tensions were ratcheted up after the assassination of the Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon, raising fears of retaliation by the Islamic group Hezbollah against Israel.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead as Middle East tensions weigh
European shares edged ahead in a cautious start to trade on Wednesday as Middle East tensions were ratcheted up after the assassination of the Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon, raising fears of retaliation by the Islamic group Hezbollah against Israel.
Europe close: Shares fall on China, EZ survey data, Middle East tensions
European shares closed lower on the first trading day of the year as downbeat manufacturing survey data from China and the eurozone, combined with worries over tensions in the Middle East, dampened investor sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares give up gains on weak EZ PMI data
European shares slipped into the red at midday after survey data indicated that the eurozone had likely slipped into recession in the third quarter of 2023.
Europe open: Shares start on positive note; Eyes on EZ PMI data
European shares started 2024 in the green as optimism over potential rate cuts this year boosted optimism, while investors also looked ahead to eurozone manufacturing data.