Market Report - Europe
Europe open: Stocks weighed down by strength in euro
Stocks on the Continent were trading slightly lower at the start of the week, weighed down by strength in the single currency, albeit amid very thin trading volumes.
Europe open: Ibex 35 dips as investors digest new government's economic proposals
Stocks on the Continent were little changed in what was shaping up to be a quiet holiday-shortened session, although some investors were getting their first chance to react to Spain's government coalition partners' economic programme, which was unveiled the night before.
Europe midday: Technology and defensive issues pace declines as bond yields climb
Stocks on the Continent slumped at the start of the week, as a Chinese diplomat sounded a confident note on trade, leading to a back-up in longer-term government bond yields and a rising euro.
Europe midday: Steelmakers pace gains following strong Chinese data
A rising tide into year end on Wall Street was lifting European shares even higher during the next to last trading session of 2019.
Europe open: Oil and gas names pace gains as Santa rally extends
Stocks in Europe have started the session mostly higher tracking the fresh all-time highs hit on Wall Street during the previous session on the back of data showing record spending online by US consumers and optimism that a US-China trade deal will soon be signed.
Europe open: Investors eye possible new minority government in Madrid
European stocks were little changed on Tuesday, with several of the Continent's bourses had already closed ahead of the Christmas holidays, although investors were keeping an eye out for a possible deal in Spain on creating a new minority government.
Europe midday: Stocks pare early losses on China trade news
Stocks on the Continent were moving out of the red come midday, helped by news that China was moving ahead with pledges to further open its economy.
Europe open: Stocks dip, Atlantia and financials pace losses
Stocks on the Continent were moving slightly lower in early trading, despite news that China was moving ahead with pledges to further open its economy.
Europe midday: Markets rise on Sino-US optimism, German data in focus
European stocks were firmer at noon on Friday, as comments from US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin ignited Sino-US trade hopes, while German consumer sentiment missed expectations.
Europe open: Markets climb on trade deal hopes, German data eyed
European stocks rose on Friday morning, as comments from US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin increased Sino-US trade optimism, while German consumer sentiment missed expectations.
Europe midday: Markets muted despite Trump impeachment
European stocks were little changed at noon on Thursday, as Washington's impeachment drama and rate changes in Sweden failed to have much of an impact.
Europe open: Markets subdued after brushing off impeachment
European stocks were muted on Thursday morning, as Washington's impeachment drama and rate changes in Sweden failed to have much of an impact.
Europe midday: Markets subdued after Eurozone data, carmakers in focus
European stocks were restrained at lunchtime on Wednesday as analysts digested data from Germany and the eurozone, with deal news in focus as Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot agreed to a merger.
Europe open: Markets muted as German business expectations improve; auto stocks in focus
European stocks were subdued on Wednesday morning as German business sentiment surpassed expectations, with deal news in focus as Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot agreed to a merger.
Europe midday: Markets drop after trade deal surge, Unilever stumbles
European shares were lower at lunchtime on Tuesday, dropping back after nearing multi-year highs in the previous session on the back of investor optimism after China and the US agreed a ‘phase one’ trade deal.
Europe open: Markets drop with Sino-US trade in focus, Unilever eyed
European shares were lower on Tuesday morning, pausing for breath after nearing multi-year highs in the previous session on the back of a ‘phase one’ trade agreement between China and the US.
Europe midday: Stocks hit record high on China-US trade deal
European stocks had risen to a record high by midday on Monday as investors cheered news of a ‘phase one’ trade agreement between the US and China.
Europe open: Stocks rally after China, US agree 'phase one' trade deal
European stocks gained ground in early trade on Monday after China and the US reached a ‘phase one’ trade agreement.
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.