Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares on the up ahead of US data
European shares were higher on Friday as investors digested stronger-than-expected UK GDP figures, regional inflation data and awaited US personal consumption figures later in the day.
Europe open: Shares up as UK GDP rises; Eyes on US data later
European shares were higher at the open on Friday as investors digested stronger-than-expected UK GDP figures and awaited US inflation figures later in the day.
Europe midday: EZ survey data hits Stoxx; WoS surges on results
European shares turned red on Thursday as investors digested weaker-than-expected eurozone economic sentiment data, while shares in Swedish fashion chain H&M slumped on poor sales figures.
Europe open: Shares rise ahead of US data; H&M plunges on weak sales
European shares opened slightly higher on Thursday as investors awaited a key US inflation report while shares in Swedish fashion chain H&M slumped on weaker-than-expected earnings.
Europe midday: Stoxx slips into red after German survey data
European stocks slipped into the red on Wednesday as investors digested consumer survey data from Germany showed an unexpected drop in consumer sentiment.
Europe open: Shares up ahead of US data; Eyes on VW's $5bn electric venture
European stocks opened higher on Wednesday as investors awaited US inflation data later in the week and digested Volkswagen's $5bn investment in US electric car maker Rivian.
Europe midday: Merck, Airbus lead losses as markets fall
European stocks were firmly lower by the midday mark in Frankfurt as heavy falls in the aerospace and pharmaceuticals sectors weighed on indices across the continent.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains; Eurofins in focus after Muddy Waters report
European stocks extend gains on Monday as investors eyed more interest rate decisions and regional GDP readings later in the week, while shares in French scientific laboratory group Eurofins Scientific slumped after a note published by US activist hedge fund Muddy Waters accused it of financial irregularities.
Europe open: Shares edge higher ahead of rate calls, GDP data
European stocks opened slightly higher on Monday as investors eyed more interest rate decisions and regional GDP readings later in the week.
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Europe midday: Eurozone PMI data drags Stoxx lower
European stocks extended losses in the morning on Friday as survey data showed the eurozone’s nascent economic recovery unexpectedly slowed in June, weighed down by weakness in the manufacturing sector.
Europe open: Stocks weaker amid UK data; Zealand Pharma soars
European stocks were weaker at the open on Friday as investors digested data from the UK that showed a rise in retail sales last month, but also government borrowing rising to its highest level since 1961.
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Europe midday: Shares up as Swiss slice rates; UK, Norway hold
European shares held gains on Thursday as Switzerland cut interest rates for the second time this year while the UK and Norway held firm.
Europe open: Shares rally as eyes turn to rate decisions
European shares rallied at the open on Thursday as investors eyed rate decisions from the UK, Switzerland and Norway.
Europe midday: Shares in downbeat mood despite strong Wall St
The ebullient close on Wall Street and a fall in UK inflation to 2% for the first time since 2021 failed to inspire European markets on Wednesday with shares sliding lower.
Europe open: Upbeat Wall St, fall in UK inflation fails to inspire Stoxx
The ebullient close on Wall Street and a fall in UK inflation to 2% for the first time since 2021 failed to inspire European markets on Wednesday with shares opening flat.
Europe midday: Shares up ahead of rate calls; Carrefour slumps
European shares were higher on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to several central bank rate decisions, including from the Bank of England, while Carrefour shares slumped on a report it was facing a large government fine over franchise contracts.
Europe open: Shares gain ahead of central bank rate decisions
European shares opened higher on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to several central bank rate decisions this week, including from the Bank of England.
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Europe midday: Shares slip into red on French political risk
European shares slipped into the red on Monday as investors digested mixed economic data from China, a $4. 7bn bid for Topdanmark from Finnish insurer Sampo and the start of the French national election campaign.
Europe open: Shares up as Sampo bid for Topdanmark in focus
European shares opened higher on Monday as investors digested mixed economic data from China and a $4. 7bn bid for Topdanmark from Finnish insurer Sampo.