Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Markets rise after Brexit breakthrough
European stocks were higher at lunchtime on Thursday, albeit off their best levels of the session, after the UK and the EU finally agreed upon a Brexit deal.
Europe open: Markets mixed as Brexit talks stumble
European stocks were mixed on Thursday morning, with Brexit deal negotiations squarely in focus as representatives from the EU27 prepare to meet in Brussels.
Europe midday: Markets lower as US and China scrap over HK
European stocks were slightly lower at lunchtime on Wednesday as Sino-US relations soured over Hong Kong, while hopes for a swift Brexit deal were dented on worries the Democratic Unionists could still scupper an agreement.
Europe open: Markets lower after Sino-US relations sour
European stocks were slightly lower on Wednesday morning as Sino-US relations soured over Hong Kong, while hopes for a swift Brexit deal were dented on worries the Democratic Unionists could still scupper an agreement.
Europe midday: Markets rise amid upbeat trade war sentiment
European stocks were higher at midday on Tuesday amid renewed optimism over Sino-US trade relations and the chances of a Brexit deal.
Europe open: Markets higher on Sino-US optimism and Brexit hopes
European stocks were higher on Tuesday morning amid renewed optimism over Sino-US trade relations and the chances of a Brexit deal.
Europe midday: Markets lower as Sino-US optimism falters
European stocks were lower at lunchtime on Monday as investors grew sceptical about the progress made in Sino-US trade relations, while weak Chinese data highlighted the impact of tariffs.
Europe open: Markets lower following Sino-US progress, weak Chinese data
European stocks were lower on Monday morning as investors digested Sino-US trade developments from the weekend, while weak China import and export data highlighted the impact of tariffs.
Europe midday: Stocks rally amid trade deal, Brexit optimism
European stocks had extended gains by midday on Friday as investors grew hopeful that the US and China could agree a trade deal.
Europe open: Stocks rise amid renewed trade deal optimism
European stocks rose early on Friday, taking their cue from upbeat US and Asian sessions amid renewed optimism over trade talks between the US and China.
Europe midday: Markets mixed as Sino-US talks in focus
European stocks were mixed at lunchtime on Thursday as investors digested mixed news on the upcoming Sino-US trade talks, while luxury shares climbed after strong results from LVMH.
Europe open: Markets lower on mixed Sino-US news; luxury stocks climb
European stocks were lower on Thursday morning as investors digested mixed news on Sino-US trade relations, while luxury stocks climbed after strong results from LVMH.
Europe midday: Markets higher on renewed US-China trade optimism
European stocks were higher at lunchtime on Wednesday after positive news for Sino-US trade relations, while the chairman of the US Federal Reserve indicated an openness to further interest rate cuts.
Europe open: Markets rise despite Sino-US friction; Powell hints at rate cuts
European stocks were higher on Wednesday morning even as US-China relations appeared to deteriorate, while the chairman of the US Federal Reserve indicated an openness to further interest rate cuts.
Europe midday: Markets fall as investors await China's response to US blacklisting of AI firms
European stocks were lower at lunchtime on Tuesday after the US blacklisted 28 Chinese companies just three days before the next round of trade negotiations and amid reports that the Chinese delegation might cut its visit short by a day, denting hopes of a deal.
Europe open: Markets lower as Sino-US trade optimism fades
European stocks were lower on Tuesday morning as the US blacklisted 28 Chinese companies ahead of upcoming trade negotiations, hitting hopes of a deal.
Europe midday: Stocks rise ahead of US-China talks
European stocks were higher at lunchtime on Monday as investors awaited the restart of trade talks between the US and China, though weak German data soured the mood.
Europe open: Markets higher ahead of Sino-US talks, German data eyed
European stocks were lower on Monday morning as weak German data soured the mood and nervous investors awaited the restart of trade talks between the US and China.
Europe midday: Markets mixed as Apple suppliers rise, US jobs data eyed
European stocks were mixed at lunchtime on Friday as Apple suppliers rose on reports of a ramp up in the production of new iPhones, while investors remained cautious ahead of the release of US jobs data.
Europe open: Markets higher as Apple suppliers climb, US jobs report eyed
European stocks were higher on Friday morning as Apple suppliers rose on reports of a ramp up in iPhone production, while investors eyed the upcoming release of US jobs data.