Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares extend losses despite steady EZ GDP data
European shares extended losses on Tuesday on the back of weak Wall Street and Asian sessions as investors fretted over a raft of expected interest rate hikes this week, fanning concerns about the global economy tipping into recession.
Europe open: Shares lower on rate hike fears; UniCredit splashes the cash
European shares opened lower on Tuesday on the back of weak Wall Street and Asian sessions as investors fretted over a raft of expected interest rate hikes this week, fanning concerns about the global economy tipping into recession.
Europe midday: Shares trim losses as investors digest data dump, eye rate moves
European shares trimmed morning losses but were still in the red as investors digested German GDP data, an EU economic survey and looked ahead to central bank rate decisions in the US, UK and eurozone this week, with further hikes forecast.
Europe open: Shares lower as traders brace for multiple rate hikes
European shares fell sharply at the start of the week as investors eyed central bank rate decisions in the US, UK and eurozone this week, with further hikes forecast as policymakers try to quell inflation.
Europe midday: Shares rise as Bosch lifts stake in Sweden's Husqvarna
European stocks had crept into positive territory by midday as sentiment was boosted by news that German auto-supplier Bosch agreed to increase its shareholding in Sweden's Husqvarna.
Europe open: Shares muted after US GDP data
European stocks hovered around the flatline on Friday as better-than-expected US GDP figures for the fourth quarter were tempered by data that showed domestic demand had slowed in the world's biggest economy.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains on earnings news, but Polymetal fades
European shares were higher on Thursday as the corporate results dump continued, with solid earnings underpinning sentiment, although Polymetal lost its shine as it mulled moving its London listing.
Europe open: Stocks fall but airlines help limit losses
European shares opened lower on Wednesday as losses were offset by strong gains in airline stocks on the back of an upbeat statement from easyJet amid a dump of trading updates.
Europe midday: Shares reverse as rate hike fears temper EZ PMI data
European shares slipped into the red on Tuesday as a stabilisation in eurozone business activity was tempered by a warning that further interest rate rises to combat inflation could tip the single currency bloc into recession.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead on Wall St as investors eye PMIs
European shares made small gains at the open on Tuesday after stronger US markets as tech stocks rebounded on hopes of slower rate rises by the Federal Reserve.
Europe midday: Shares pare gains in quiet trade
European shares pared gains on Monday in a quiet start to the week with most Asian markets shut due to the Lunar New Year holiday.
Europe open: Shares open higher on hopes of rate hike slowdown
European shares opened higher on Monday in a quiet start to the week with most Asian markets shut due to the Lunar New Year holiday.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains on China optimism
European shares held gains on investor optimism over the reopening of China’s economy, despite a weak session on Wall Street overnight and mixed Asian markets.
Europe open: Shares gain on China reopening hopes; Avanza surges
European shares opened higher on Friday on investor optimism over the reopening of China’s economy, despite a weak session on Wall Street overnight and mixed Asian markets.
Europe midday: US recession fears push stocks lower
European shares extended losses as US policymakers flagged further rate rises this year, sparking fears of a recession in the world's biggest economy.
Europe open: Shares fall on US recession fears; Dr Martens booted
European shares opened lower on Thursday as US policymakers flagged further rate rises this year, sparking fears of a recession in the world's biggest economy.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead as investors mull UK CPI, BoJ moves
European shares edged higher at the open on Wednesday as investors digested an unchanged monetary policy by the Bank of Japan and UK CPI data.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains as EZ CPI cooling confirmed
European shares extended gains on Wednesday as investors digested an unchanged monetary policy by the Bank of Japan, UK CPI data and confirmation of an easing of inflation in the eurozone.
Europe midday: Shares down as China weighs; THG tanks
European shares were in the red on Tuesday as poor data from China hit sentiment, and stoked fears of an economic slowdown.
Europe open: Shares open in glum mood after weak China data
European shares were in glum mood at the open on Tuesday as poor data from China hit sentiment, and stoked fears of an economic slowdown.