Market Report - Europe
Europe open: Stoxx rises despite talk of attacks on Iran
European shares opened higher on Friday, shrugging off a weak session in the US on comments from US President Joe Biden that his administration held discussions with Israel on potential attacks against Iranian oil facilities.
Europe midday: Middle East jitters, weak services PMI send Stoxx lower
European shares were lower on Thursday as Israel’s continuing attacks on Lebanon, and fears of regional conflict escalation hit investor sentiment.
Europe open: Stoxx down as Israeli escalation of conflict hits sentiment
European shares were lower at the open on Thursday as Israel’s continuing attacks on Lebanon, and fears of regional conflict escalation hit investor sentiment.
Europe midday: Stoxx slips into red as Middle East conflict spooks investors
European shares slipped into the red on Wednesday on growing fears of a wider Middle East war after Iran launched missiles at Israel which prompted threats of retaliation.
Europe open: Shares, oil, gold up as Middle East tensions rise
European shares were higher at the open on Wednesday despite the threat of a wider Middle East war as Israel looked to be expanding conflict in the region.
Europe midday: Stoxx rallies on EZ inflation print
European shares swung into positive territory as eurozone inflation fell below 2% for the first time in more than three years, offsetting worries over the impact of Israel’s invasion of Lebanon amid fears of a major escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
Europe open: Shares fall as Israel invasion of Lebanon hits sentiment
European shares continued their retreat at the open on Tuesday as Israel’s invasion of Lebanon dented investor sentiment amid fears of a major escalation of conflict in the Middle East.