Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares off records, but EZ CPI fall boosts rate cut hopes
European shares were up at midday having hit a fresh intra-day record high on Friday as eurozone inflation fell sharply in August, boosting hopes that the European Central Bank would cut rates next month.
Europe open: Stoxx hits record as eyes on EZ, US inflation data
European shares hit a record high on Friday as all eyes were on eurozone and US inflation data amid hopes that the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve would cut rates next month.
Europe midday: CPI data boosts Stoxx; French spirit makers cheer China
European shares extended gains as data showed inflation falling in Spain and the German regions, boosting hopes of another rate cut from the European Central Bank and pushing the benchmark Stoxx index towards record territory.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains ahead of Nvidia results
European markets extended morning gains on Wednesday as the financial world held its breath ahead of earnings from US chip maker Nvidia.
Europe open: Shares up as all eyes turn to Nvidia earnings
European markets opened higher on Wednesday as the financial world held its breath ahead of earnings from US chip maker Nvidia.
Europe midday: Markets rangebound after recent gains
European stocks were rangebound on Tuesday as equity markets continued to pause for breath following the recent rally, which saw the Stoxx 600 rise more than 6% over the past three weeks.
Europe open: Stocks rise despite mixed German data
European stock regained their upward momentum on Tuesday morning, with the Stoxx 600 index rising 0. 2% despite some mixed data from economic powerhouse Germany.
Europe midday: Stocks extend gains ahead of Jackson Hole
European stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for further clues on the timing of rate cuts.
Europe open: Stocks gain ahead of Powell's Jackson Hole speech
European stocks rose in early trade on Friday as investors eyed a speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell for further clues on the timing of rate cuts.
Europe midday: Stocks advance as investors shrug off weak economic data
European stocks were putting in solid gains on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 index up half a percentage point by lunchtime, as indices resumed their recent upward momentum ahead despite some mixed economic data.
Europe open: Stocks rise despite weak German data
European stock markets advanced on Thursday morning, taking their cues from Wall Street and Asian indices overnight, despite weakening economic data from the continent's economic powerhouse Germany.
Europe midday: Stoxx rallies ahead of Fed minutes; Mobico motors
European stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of minutes from the US Federal Reserve for commentary on inflation and interest rate prospects.
Europe open: Stoxx rebounds as investors await Fed minutes, Powell speech
European stocks rallied on Wednesday after closing in the red a day earlier and snapping a five-day run of gains as investors eyed the release of minutes from the US Federal Reserve for commentary on inflation and interest rate prospects.
Europe midday: Stocks pare early gains as rally fades
European stock markets pared earlier gains by Tuesday lunchtime as the Stoxx 600's five-day winning streak began to lose steam.
Europe open: Stocks extend win streak as Sweden cuts rates
European stocks rose for the sixth straight day on Tuesday as the Stoxx 600 index inches closer to record-high levels as hopes increased that looser monetary policy will fuel more gains.
Europe midday: Stoxx rebounds, but defence stocks weigh on German report
European shares swung into positive territory on Monday after a soft start, although defence stocks weighed on a report that Germany was pausing any new military assistance for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Europe open: Shares start lower with defence stocks in focus
European shares opened slightly lower on Monday after a strong performance last week, with little corporate or economic news to drive sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares rise on data; Mpox drug maker Bavarian Nordic surges
European shares were higher as data from the US allayed fears of a potential recission, while upbeat retail sales figures in the UK also boosted sentiment.
Europe open: Shares open higher on upbeat US, UK data; Nibe soars
European shares opened higher again as data from the US allayed fears of a potential recission, while upbeat retail sales figures in the UK also boosted sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains as UK GDP rises
European stocks were higher on Thursday as investors digested UK GDP figures and the monthly China data dump.