Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Investors cautious on Opec outcome, Brexit talks
European shares were lower at midday as investors kept a wary eye on Covid-19 vaccine news, weaker oil prices ahead of a meeting of oil producers and Brexit trade talks.
Europe open: Shares lower as investors eye OPEC meeting, Brexit talks
European shares opened lower on Monday as investors fretted about continuing Covid-19 outbreaks, weaker oil prices ahead of a meeting of oil producers and Brexit trade talks.
Europe midday: Shares still seek direction in listless trade
European shares meandered to lunch on Friday, with a weaker London market dragging on sentiment as the UK government unveiled tough new post-lockdown measures.
Europe open: UK proves a drag for shares in subdued market
European shares started the final session of the week slightly lower, with a weaker London market dragging on sentiment as the UK government unveiled new post-lockdown measures.
Europe midday: Shares struggle for direction as US holiday subdues sentiment
European shares struggled for direction on Thursday as Covid-19 worries and the US Thanksgiving holiday subdued sentiment.
Europe open: Shares tread water after run of gains
European shares were flat in early trade on Thursday as investors digested an extension to German Covid-19 restrictions and a rise in US weekly jobless claims.
Europe midday: Shares head south as early gains evaporate
European shares turned south at midday on Wednesday as bank-driven gains in the morning were lost.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead as Covid restrictions eased
European shares were holding gains at the open on Wednesday as hopes on a coronavirus vaccine, signals on relaxed curbs on the Continent and progress on the US presidential transition of power helped boost sentiment.
Europe open: Shares surge on vaccine hopes, Biden transition
Surging travel stocks helped push European markets higher at the opening on Tuesday, spurred on by fresh Covid-19 vaccine hopes and news that US President-elect Joe Biden can officially start his transition to power.
Europe midday: Shares cut gains as AstraZeneca vaccine rally fizzles out
European shares pared back early gains on Monday after positive news from a third Covid-19 vaccine had boosted investor hopes.
Europe open: Shares get shot in the arm from AstraZeneca Covid vaccine news
European shares were higher at the start of Monday’s session on more Covid-19 vaccine news.
Europe midday: Share retain gains but keep watch on US Fed/Treasury row
European stocks remained firmer at lunch on Friday after modest gains on Wall Street as investors kept an eye on a potential spat between the US Federal Reserve and the Treasury.
Europe open: Shares crawl higher as investors eye US Fed, Treasury row
European stocks opened the final session of the week slightly higher after modest gains on Wall Street as investors kept an eye on a potential spat between the US Federal Reserve and the Treasury.
Europe midday: Investors fret over rising global Covid-19 cases
European shares were lower at midday as investors fretted over rising coronavirus deaths Japan, the US and Continent.
Europe open: Shares lower on Covid woes
European shares opened the session in glum mood on Thursday as news that schools in New York were closing in response to a surge in coronavirus cases and a rise in deaths on the Continent hit sentiment.
Europe midday: Takeover news lifts shares after tepid start
European stock markets eased into the green at lunch on Wednesday, spurred on by takeover activity to distract investors from the surging number of Covid cases.
Europe open: Shares make listless start as Covid realities hit home
European stocks opened Wednesday in deflated mood as continuing coronavirus worries offset the positive sentiment around a second potential vaccine.
Europe midday: Vaccine euphoria evaporates as investors step back
European shares were lower at midday as investors took profits and the euphoria over test results from a second Covid-19 vaccine fizzled out.
Europe open: Investors pause after Monday's Covid vaccine surge
European stocks paused for breath at the opening on Tuesday after Monday’s surge driven by news that a coronavirus vaccine being developed by Moderna was 94. 5% effective.
Europe midday: Shares hold on to gains as BBVA deal cheers investors
European shares remained in bullish mood at lunchtime on Monday as positive economic data in Asia and news that Spanish bank BBVA was selling its US division for $11. 6bn provided momentum.