Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares slip as euro zone enters double-dip recession
European stocks slipped into the red at midday on Friday as the euro zone economy shrank by 0. 6% in the first quarter of the year and slid into a "double-dip" recession due to continuing Covid lockdowns.
Europe open: Shares edge higher ahead of euro zone GDP
European stocks made small gains at the opening on Friday, boosted by another set of corporate earnings ahead of euro zone first quarter economic growth data.
Europe midday: Shares pace gains but investors remain wary
European shares paced gains towards record highs at midday on Thursday boosted by strong corporate earnings across the region and the US Federal Reserve's decision to maintain loose monetary policy.
Europe open: Shares bounce on earnings, Fed policy stance
European stocks edged back towards record-highs on Thursday after a slew of upbeat earnings reports and the US Federal Reserve’s pledge to stick to loose monetary policy.
Europe midday: Shares sluggish ahead of Fed announcement
European stocks were sluggish at midday on Wednesday as investors eyed news from the US Federal Reserve later in the day, with strong results from Deutsche Bank, Lloyds Banking Group and Santander boosting local markets.
Europe open: Shares subdued despite solid regional bank earnings
European stocks struggled for direction at the opening on Wednesday with strong results from Deutsche Bank, Lloyds Banking Group and Santander boosting local markets.
Europe midday: Shares slide into the red despite HSBC, BP earnings
European stocks slipped into red territory at lunchtime on Tuesday despite positive earnings reports from BP and HSBC, with investors waiting for the start of the US Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting.
Europe open: Shares make muted start as BP cheers investors
European stocks struggled to make headway on Tuesday morning as investors waited for the start of the US Federal Reserve’s two-day meeting and digested a slew of earnings reports.
Europe midday: Stocks slightly lower as investors prepare for earnings
European shares were muted at midday on Monday as investors prepared for a raft of major corporate earnings and data from the US this week.
Europe open: Shares flat as investors eye US earnings, data this week
European shares opened flat on Monday as investors prepared for a raft of major corporate earnings and data from the US this week.
Europe midday: US tax rise reports keep investors in check
European markets remained muted on Friday as investors kept a wary eye on the Covid-19 surge in India and reports of broader US tax rises, despite positive manufacturing surveys in the Euro zone.
Europe open: India Covid surge, US tax hike reports mute sentiment
European markets were muted on Friday as investors kept a wary eye on the Covid-19 surge in India and reports of broader US tax rises.
Europe open: Share nudge record highs on strong earnings reports
European shares moved back towards record territory on Thursday as strong corporate earnings reports drove sentiment ahead of the European Central Bank’s policy decision later in the day.
Europe midday: Shares cling on as takeover talk boosts Boss
European stocks clung on to gains at midday after Tuesday’s pummelling as investors responded positively to earnings updates from Heineken and semiconductor maker ASML.
Europe open: Shares rebound on positive earnings outlooks
European stocks rebounded from Tuesday’s pummelling as investors were cheered by a positive earnings update from Heineken and semiconductor maker ASML.
Europe midday: Tobacco stocks a drag on markets
European shares slid lower on Tuesday after record highs a day earlier, as shares in tobacco companies took a beating on reports of plans to cut nicotine levels in cigarettes sold in the US.
Europe open: Shares run out of puff on US nicotine cut report
European shares made a subdued start on Tuesday after record highs a day earlier, as tobacco companies fell on reports of plans to cut nicotine levels in cigarettes sold in the US.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains ahead of US earnings
European stock edged ahead on Monday and into record territory as a solid start to the US earnings season provided impetus for investors.
Europe open: Stocks edge ahead on earnings season optimism
European stock edged ahead on Monday and into record territory as a solid start to the US earnings season provided impetus for investors.
Europe midday: Stocks extend recent gains
Stocks on the Continent are extending their gains from earlier in the session, taking their cue from another session of record highs on Wall Street overnight.