Market Report - Europe
Europe open: Markets jump on Sino-US trade breakthrough
European stocks surged on Friday morning on news the US and China had reached an initial trade deal and the Conservative Party victory in the UK General Election.
Europe midday: Markets jump amid reports of Sino-US trade agreement
European stocks were sharply higher by midday on Friday following news that the US and China have reached an initial trade deal, thus avoiding a new round of tariffs, with a landslide victory for the Conservative Party in the UK general election also boosting sentiment.
Europe midday: Markets muted after Fed holds firm; ECB eyed
European stocks were subdued at noon on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve delivered no surprises, while the European Central Bank's upcoming policy announcement was also in focus.
Europe open: Markets rise after Fed maintains rates; ECB eyed
European stocks were higher on Thursday morning after the US Federal Reserve delivered no surprises, while the European Central Bank's upcoming policy announcement was also in focus.
Europe midday: Markets mixed amid Sino-US trade speculation; Fed in focus
European stocks were mixed at lunchtime on Wednesday amid reports that the US could push back planned tariffs on Chinese imports.
Europe open: Markets rise on tariff delay rumours; Fed announcement eyed
European stocks were higher on Wednesday morning amid reports that the US will push back planned tariffs on Chinese imports.
Europe midday: Markets dive on Sino-US worries, German sentiment improves
European stocks were sharply lower at noon on Tuesday as investors continued to focus on US-China trade negotiations ahead of a Sunday deadline for new tariffs on Chinese exports to kick-in.
Europe open: Stocks fall as Sino-US trade deal remains elusive
European stocks were lower on Tuesday morning as investors continued to focus on trade negotiations ahead of a Sunday deadline for new US tariffs on Chinese goods.
Europe midday: Markets dip after weak China data, German exports eyed
European stocks were lower at lunchtime on Monday after the release of weak Chinese trade data, though another report revealed stronger-than-expected German exports.
Europe open: Markets lower as trade conflict hits Chinese exports
European stocks were lower on Monday morning after the release of weak Chinese trade data, though German exports surpassed forecasts.
Europe midday: Markets climb as China cuts tariffs, German data in focus
European stocks were higher at lunchtime on Friday after China dialled back some of its tariffs on US goods, while German factory data missed expectations.
Europe open: Markets rise as China waives tariffs, German data eyed
European stocks were higher on Friday morning after China dialled back some of its tariffs on US goods, while German factory data missed expectations.
Europe midday: M&A boosts luxury stocks, Eurozone GDP inches higher
European stocks were higher at noon on Thursday as merger talk in the luxury goods sector boosted sentiment, with mixed data out of the Eurozone and Germany also in focus.
Europe open: Markets mostly higher on luxury goods merger talk
European stocks were largely higher in early trade on Thursday as merger talk in the luxury goods sector boosted sentiment, although Germany's DAX was hit by disappointing factory order data.
Europe midday: Markets rise amid Sino-US optimism, strong PMI data
European stocks were higher at lunchtime on Wednesday, as reports suggested Sino-US trade negotiations are making progress and investors digested data from China and the Eurozone.
Europe open: Markets rise after strong Chinese services PMI
European stocks were higher on Wednesday morning, as investors digested better-than-expected data from China and the eurozone.
Europe midday: Markets mixed amid Sino-US trade fears; luxury shares fall
European stocks were mixed at lunchtime on Tuesday after comments from US President Donald Trump added to trade worries, while the threat of new American tariffs sent French luxury stocks into the red.
Europe open: Markets rise despite US tariff threat; French luxury stocks fall
European stocks were higher on Tuesday morning as they recovered from heavy losses in the previous session, though the threat of new US tariffs sent French luxury stocks into the red.
Europe midday: Markets mixed amid Sino-US uncertainty, strong Chinese data
European stocks were trading on a mixed note come midday, relinquishing earlier gains as trade war uncertainty vied against strong data out of China and the Eurozone.
Europe open: Markets rise after strong Chinese, European data
European stocks were higher on Monday morning after strong data from China was welcomed by miners, while European manufacturing figures beat analyst expectations.