Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares extend losses as auto sector tumbles on Stellantis warning
European shares extended morning losses by midday as weak manufacturing survey data in China offset a surge in the Beijing stock market after more attempts to prop up the country’s troubles property sector, while increased tensions after Israel's continued bombing of Lebanon also hit sentiment.
Europe open: China rally fails to inspire Stoxx; Stellantis slumps
European shares opened in negative territory as weak manufacturing survey data in China offset a surge in the Beijing stock market after more attempts to prop up the country’s troubles property sector.
Europe midday: Stoxx, DAX hit new highs as China stimulus boosts sentiment
European shares powered to fresh intra-day highs on Friday after strong gains in Asia overnight on the back of Chinese stimulus measure to boost the world’s second-biggest economy.
Europe open: Stoxx nudges towards record; Moncler surges on LVMH deal
European shares held firm at the open on Friday and nudged within sight of fresh records after strong gains in Asia and the US overnight on the back of Chinese stimulus measure to boost the world’s second-biggest economy.
Europe midday: Luxury shares drive Stoxx on China stimulus
European stocks rallied on Thursday with luxury stocks in focus as China pledged to step up fiscal support after introducing stimulus measures earlier in the week.
Europe open: Stoxx rallies as China pledges to increase fiscal support
European stocks rallied strongly at the open on Thursday, driven by a strong session in Asia, with luxury stocks in focus as China pledged to step up fiscal support after introducing stimulus measures earlier in the week.
Europe midday: Stoxx winds back morning losses; Valmet surges
European shares were flat on Thursday as the rally from China’s stimulus measures ran out of steam, even after the country's central bank released more funds for financial institutions.
Europe open: Shine comes off China rally as Stoxx slips
European shares opened lower on Thursday as the rally from China’s stimulus measures ran out of steam, even after the country's central bank released more funds for financial institutions.
Europe open: Stoxx surges as China stimulus provides a boost
A wide-ranging stimulus package from China's central bank helped drive European shares to a strong start on Tuesday.
Europe midday: Stoxx holds gains despite growth worries after PMI prints
European stock markets were up at midday as investors digested eurozone survey results, while Commerzbank shares were in focus after the German government decided to keep its stake in the lender.
Europe open: Stoxx in sluggish mood; Commerzbank in focus
European stock markets edged ahead at the open on Monday, taking their cue from Asia, while Commerzbank shares were in focus after the German government decided to keep its stake in the lender.
Europe midday: Shares slip as Fed euphoria wears off
European shares were lower as investors digested a raft of rate decisions from central banks across the globe, while automakers fell sharply after Mercedes-Benz cut profit margins again.
Europe open: Shares slip amid global rate calls; Mercedes slumps
European shares opened lower as investors digested a raft of rate decisions from central banks across the globe, while automakers fell sharply after Mercedes-Benz cut profit margins again.
Europe open: Stoxx powers ahead on hefty US rate cut; Next surges
European stocks made a strong start on Thursday - up 1% - after the US Federal Reserve's hefty 50 basis point rate cut overnight.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains as BoE holds rates steady
European stocks held gains on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve's hefty 50 basis point rate cut overnight and the Bank of England decided to sit tight.
Europe midday: Shares in cautious mood ahead of Fed rate call
European shares stayed in the red at midday on Wednesday as all focus remained on the US Federal Reserve’s expected rate cut later in the day.
Europe open: Shares lower ahead of Fed decision
European shares opened lower on Wednesday as all attention was on the US Federal Reserve’s expected rate cut later in the day.
Europe midday: Stoxx shrugs off German ZEW result with all eyes on Fed
European shares extended gains at midday on Tuesday, shrugging off a poor German business sentiment survey as investors looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve for a rate cut this week.
Europe open: Shares rise on rate cut hopes; Barry Callebaut soars
European shares made a strong start on Tuesday, with investors still eyeing the US Federal Reserve for a rate cut this week.
Europe midday: Shares rally ahead of Fed; Rexel, Worldline in focus
European shares rallied at midday on Monday as investors waited on a key interest rate decision from the US Federal Reserve this week.