Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Weapons makers up on missile attack; Carnival sinks
European stocks slipped further on Wednesday as investigations continued into the origin of a missile strike on Poland overnight that killed two people during a Russian bombardment of Ukraine, with the rising tensions boosting shares in arms manufacturers.
Europe open: Defence stocks rise after missile hits Poland
European stocks fell at the opening as investigations continued into the origin of a missile strike on Poland overnight that killed two people amid a Russian bombardment of Ukraine and investors digested the highest UK inflation figure for 41 years.
Europe midday: Stocks flat as investors digest UK, German, EZ data
European stocks were flat at midday as German investor sentiment improved more than expected and eurozone economic activity rose slightly.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead after weak Asia data
European stocks made a cautious start to trading on Tuesday after a weak session in New York and a mixed day in Asia.
Europe midday: Shares cling on as Roche, MorphoSys weigh
European shares were clinging on to gains on Monday, following a positive session in Asia, which rallied on news China was lifting some Covid restrictions.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead but MorphoSys down on Roche news
European shares edged higher at the open on Monday, following a positive session in Asia, which continued to rally on news China was lifting some Covid restrictions.
Europe midday: Shares higher as China eases Covid curbs; UK set for recession
European shares were higher on Friday, boosted by news that China was easing Covid restrictions.
Europe open: Shares up as China eases some Covid curbs
European shares were higher at the open on Friday, boosted by news that China was easing Covid restrictions.
Europe midday: Shares swing to black ahead of US CPI
European shares swung into positive territory on Thursday as investors nervously eyed the release of US inflation data later in the day for a signal on the pace of future interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Europe open: Shares lower as traders eye US CPI
European shares opened lower on Thursday as investors nervously eyed the release of US inflation data later in the day for a signal on the pace of future interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Europe midday: Shares extend losses as Evotec, Commerzbank disappoint
European shares extended losses by midday on Wednesday as investors digested the last raft of corporate earnings alongside the US mid-term election results after the predicted Republican “red wave” appeared to have fizzled out.
Europe open: Shares lower as investors ponder US mid-terms
European shares were slightly lower at the open on Wednesday as investors digested the US mid-term election results after the predicted Republican “red wave” appeared to have fizzled out.
FTSE 250 movers: Aston Martin strolls on; Hilton Food off the menu
FTSE 250 up 0. 29% to 18,613. 41 at 1451 GMT.
Europe midday: Shares rally as voting starts in US mid-term elections
European shares swung into the black on Tuesday as attention turned towards the crucial US mid-term elections which could see the right-wing Republican Party take control of the House of Representatives, while UK house builders fell on the back of a gloomy outlook from Persimmon.
Europe open: Shares edge lower on US mid-terms, UK house builders
European shares edged lower at the open on Tuesday as attention turned towards the crucial US mid-term elections which could see the right-wing Republican Party take control of the House of Representatives, while UK house builders fell on the back of a gloomy outlook from Persimmon.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains as IWG report boosts sentiment
European shares extended gains on Monday with shares in IWG gaining on a potential bidding war for its digital arm.
Europe open: Shares make cautious start as China news hits sentiment
European shares edged ahead at the open on Monday morning as news that China was not relaxing Covid restrictions hit sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares surge on China Covid easing rumours
European shares surged at midday on speculation China will relax its tough Covid curbs and despite weak eurozone survey data.
Europe open: Shares up on Asia rumour China plans to lift Covid curbs
European shares opened higher on Friday, taking their cue from Asia where markets were higher on hopes China will relax its tough Covid curbs and despite a fall in German factory orders.
Europe midday: Shares lower as BoE lifts rates by 0.75%
European equities were sharply lower on Thursday as investors digested the US Federal Reserve’s suggestion that rates could continue to rise for longer and the Bank of England piled more misery on UK mortgage holders with a 75 basis-point increase.