Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares rally despite rise in May EZ inflation
European shares rallied on Friday as investors digested higher-than-expected flash eurozone inflation data and awaited a key CPI measure from the US.
Europe open: Shares down ahead of EZ, US inflation data; JD Sports slumps
European shares were in the red at the open on Friday as investors nervously awaited inflation data from the eurozone and US.
Europe midday: Shares rally on EZ data; TIM slumps
European shares shrugged off the global gloom on Thursday and rallied on the back of upbeat eurozone employment and economic sentiment data.
Europe open: Shares fall as rising bond yields weigh; SAS slumps
European shares joined the global mood of misery on Thursday, following US and Asian markets into the red as rising bond yields weighed on equities and investors nervously eyed key US and eurozone inflation data on Friday.
Europe open: Shares in downbeat mood; IDS shares up on Kretinsky deal
European stock markets continued in gloomy mood on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous day's sell-off.
Europe midday: Inflation jitters hit stocks as rate cut hopes wobble
European stock markets continued in gloomy mood on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous day's sell-off.
Europe midday: Shares slip into red as eyes turn to EZ, US inflation
European shares slipped into the red on Tuesday as traders looked ahead to inflation data across the Atlantic later in the week while hopes of a June interest rate cut from the European Central Bank were buoyed by comments from two policymakers on Monday.
Europe open: Shares up after dovish ECB comments on June cut
European shares opened higher on Tuesday as traders looked ahead to inflation data across the Atlantic later in the week while hopes of a June interest rate cut from the European Central Bank were buoyed by comments from two policymakers on Monday.
Europe midday: Stocks down as inflation fears dim early rate cut hopes
European shares were lower at midday on Friday as worries that persistent inflation could see a delay in planned interest rate cuts this year weighed on sentiment.
Europe open: Shares down as inflation hits summer rate cut hopes
European shares opened sharply lower on Friday as worries that persistent inflation could see a delay in planned interest rate cuts this year weighed on sentiment.
Europe midday: Stocks gain as Nvidia boosts mood; EZ data in focus
European stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest reading on eurozone business activity and blowout earnings from US tech giant Nvidia.
Europe open: Chipmakers lead rally after Nvidia results
European stocks rose in early trade on Thursday, with chipmakers in the black after solid results from US tech giant Nvidia.
Europe midday: Stocks stay down after UK inflation data; autos slump
European stocks were still weaker by midday on Monday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation data and looked ahead to quarterly earnings from US chip giant Nvidia.
Europe open: Stocks fall after UK data, nerves set in ahead of Nvidia
European stock markets headed lower on Wednesday morning as investors digested some mixed inflation data from the UK and awaited blockbuster quarterly earnings from American chip giant Nvidia.
Europe midday: Heavy falls in Paris and Milan weigh on markets
Europe's Stoxx 600 index declined on Tuesday as heavy falls in Paris and Milan weighed heavily on markets on a relatively quiet day for traders.
Europe open: Markets rangebound ahead of a quiet session
European stocks inched lower on Tuesday morning as markets continue to trade sideways after hitting record highs last week.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains as investors mull Iran succession
European shares extended gains on Monday as investors eyed events in Iran after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash over the weekend, along with the country’s foreign minister.
Europe open: Shares up as investors mull impact of Iran President death
European shares were higher at the open on Monday as investors eyed events in Iran after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash over the weekend, along with the country’s foreign minister.
Europe midday: Shares lower as investors mull EZ inflation data
European shares continued in downbeat mood on Friday as investors digested eurozone inflation data, while luxury goods maker Richemont surged despite a fall in fourth-quarter sales.
Europe open: Shares fall again, China data mixed; Richemont surges
European shares continued in downbeat mood on Friday after losses a day earlier snapped a nine-day winning streak, while luxury goods maker Richemont surged despite a fall in fourth-quarter sales.