Market Report - Europe
Europe open: Shares in the red as Covid fears, US tariffs weigh
European stocks started the final trading day of the year in red territory as tougher Covid restrictions in the UK and new US tariffs on EU products weighed on sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares mixed as investors eye UK Brexit vote
European shares were mixed at midday on Wednesday as investors eyed the outcome of a UK parliamentary vote on the Brexit trade deal amid new concerns over tougher coronavirus restrictions.
Europe open: Shares in cautious start as AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine approved
European shares rose slightly at the opening on Wednesday, as the UK government approved the AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine.
Europe midday: Shares maintain gains on Brexit, US stimulus, vaccinations
European stocks maintained gains at lunch on Tuesday, boosted by the Brexit trade deal, US stimulus package and the roll out of Covid-19 vaccinations in the region.
Europe open: US stimulus, Brexit deal provide festive cheer for stocks
European stocks returned from the Christmas break in brighter mood, boosted by the Brexit trade deal, US stimulus package and the roll out of Covid-19 vaccinations in the region.
Europe close: Shares crawl higher as EU, UK flounder on Brexit deal
European stocks broke for the holiday season marginally higher as investors were still awaiting the much-heralded "imminent" Brexit trade deal.
Europe open: Shares flat as Brexit deal gets hooked on fish
European stocks crept into positive territory on Thursday, distinctly underwhelmed by the prospect of a Brexit trade deal becoming reality, although fish once again appeared to be snagging confirmation.
Europe midday: Shares rallying on Brexit deal hopes
European shares were held gains on Wednesday as a report that a Brexit trade deal could be agreed later boosted sentiment, offsetting concerns about a potential delay to the US fiscal stimulus bill.
Europe open: Shares up on Brexit deal hopes
European shares were higher on Wednesday as a report that a Brexit trade deal could be agreed later boosted sentiment, offsetting concerns about a potential delay to the US fiscal stimulus bill.
Europe midday: Shares pare gains on reports of Brexit deal setback
European shares slipped from morning highs at midday as the EU appeared to reject a UK offer on fishing rights in the Brexit trade talks.
Europe open: Shares rally on US stimulus package, Brexit deal hopes
European shares rallied on Tuesday on news of a US stimulus package and indications of some movement in Brexit talks over fishing rights.
Europe close: Travel stocks slump as UK hit by new Covid travel bans
European shares finished Monday in depressed mood as travel stocks slumped in response to harsher Covid-19 curbs in England and travel bans from several countries to protect their borders.
Europe midday: Shares slump as UK border chaos, Brexit spook investors
European shares continued their plunge on Monday as investors took flight in response to new border closures by several countries as the UK battled to fight a new strain of the coronavirus and stalled Brexit talks amid the pandemic heightened worries.
Europe open: Shares plunge on new Covid strain, Brexit stalemate
European shares were hit hard on Monday as England battled to fight a new strain of the coronavirus leading to several countries cutting off trade and travel routes, while stalled Brexit talks also worried investors.
Europe midday: Shares make gains despite Brexit talks pessimism
European shares inched higher on Friday despite nervousness about the pessimistic tone being struck by both sides in the Brexit negotiations.
Europe open: Brexit worries hold back shares
European shares were flat on Friday as Brexit trade talks seemed no closer to a resolution and investors started to look ahead to the Christmas break.
Europe midday: Shares grind higher on US stimulus, Brexit hopes
European shares were holding mostly higher on Thursday trading near 10-month highs as hopes of a US stimulus package lifted investor sentiment, alongside moves to speed up Covid-19 inoculations on the continent and potential progress on a Brexit deal.
Europe open: Shares maintain highs on Covid vaccine rollout, Brexit deal hopes
European shares opened higher on Thursday, maintaining 10-month highs as sentiment was lifted by hopes of a US stimulus package, moves to speed up Covid-19 inoculations on the continent and potential progress on a Brexit deal.
Europe midday: PMIs, Brexit, Covid vaccine hopes boost shares
European shares hit their highest since level in 10 months on Wednesday on a combination of positive business data, hopes of a Brexit trade deal, the possible early continental roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine and movement on a US stimulus package.
Europe open: Shares rise on Brexit, US stimulus hopes
European shares were on the march again on Wednesday as hopes of a Brexit trade deal and US fiscal stimulus boosted sentiment.