Market Report - Europe
Europe open: Shares up on US data, Dechra Pharma bid talks
European markets edged ahead at the open on Friday as investors digested softer-than-expected US producer prices data and turned their attention to American retail sales, while animal drug maker Dechra Pharmaceuticals surged on a potential £4bn takeover.
Europe midday: Gains held as German, EZ data boosts sentiment
European shares were clinging to gains on Thursday after data from Germany confirmed inflation eased last month, eurozone industrial production improved and China reported a surge in March exports.
Europe open: Shares up on Germany CPI, China data; LVMH gains
European shares opened higher on Thursday after data from Germany confirmed an easing in inflation last month and China reported a surge in March exports.
Europe midday: Shares push on ahead of US CPI; FDA pause hits Merck
European shares pushed further ahead on Wednesday as investors awaited key US inflation data for a sign on future interest rate moves.
Europe open: Shares in muted start ahead of key US CPI data
European shares edged ahead at the open on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest US inflation data for a sign on future interest rate moves.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains after EZ retail sales, Sentix data
European shares made a strong start to the week as markets reopened after the Easter break with a strong performance in Asia and rally in the US boosting sentiment, while investors digested eurozone retail sales and confidence data.
Europe open: China CPI, Wall St rally drive positive start
European shares made a strong start to the week as markets reopened after the Easter break with a strong performance in Asia and rally in the US boosting sentiment.
Europe midday: Surprise Tui update, German data boosts shares
European shares pushed further ahead on Thursday as Tui shares spiked on an unexpected updated from the travel giant and investors were cheered by a better-than-expected jump in German industrial production and positive data from China.
Europe open: Shares make positive start on China, German data
European shares defied downbeat pre-trade futures and weak US economic data to open higher on Thursday, as German industrial production recorded a better-than-expected jump in February and positive data from China boosted sentiment.
Europe midday: Shares go red despite positive EZ, German data
European shares slipped into the red at midday as New Zealand's central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates.
Europe open: Shares flat as NZ surprises with rate hike; Sodexo surges
European shares were flat at the open on Wednesday after mixed sessions on Wall Street and in Asia and as New Zealand's central bank unexpectedly raised interest rates.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains after EZ producer prices fall again
European shares extended gains on Tuesday after a further fall in eurozone producer prices and as investors shrugged off surprise output cuts by OPEC and other countries.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead as RBA holds rates; Eyes on EZ PP
European shares were up at the open on Tuesday, with oil stocks still gaining after surprise output cuts by OPEC and other countries and investors waited for eurozone producer price data.
Europe midday: Shares inch ahead on OPEC cuts, but inflation fears weigh
European shares edged ahead at the open with oil prices jumping sharply after an unexpected decision to cut crude output, which in turn sparked fears of renewed inflation.
Europe open: Shares up as oil majors benefit from OPEC cuts
European shares edged ahead at the open with oil prices jumping sharply after an unexpected decision to cut crude output, which in turn sparked fears of renewed inflation.