Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Shares trim losses as China data weighs
European shares trimmed losses in midday trade as signs that China's economy was faltering hit sentiment and the ongoing US debt ceiling saga also weighed on investors minds.
Europe open: Stocks slide as weak China PMI data hits sentiment
European shares opened sharply lower on Wednesday as signs that China's economy was faltering hit sentiment and the ongoing US debt ceiling saga also weighed on investors minds.
Europe midday: Shares edge ahead despite caution over US debt deal
European stock markets crept above the flatline on Tuesday, as investors stayed cautious on the US debt ceiling deal struck over the weekend.
Europe open: Shares slip as investors stay wary on US debt deal
European stock markets opened slightly lower Tuesday, as investors stayed cautious on the US debt ceiling deal struck over the weekend.
Europe midday: Gains slip, but sentiment on US debt talks holds shares higher
European shares slipped off morning highs but were still in positive territory on Friday, driven by rising mining stocks as talks on the US debt ceiling crept towards a resolution.
Europe open: Shares rally as miners gain, US debt talks inch ahead
European shares rallied on Friday, driven by rising mining stocks as talks on the US debt ceiling crept towards a resolution.
Europe midday: Shares rally as chipmakers surge
European shares rallied on Thursday despite the US debt ceiling impasse and news that Germany entered a technical recession during the first quarter, as gains in semi-conductor makers boosted sentiment.
Europe open: Shares lower as Germany enters technical recession
European shares opened lower on Thursday as the US debt ceiling impasse and news that Germany entered a technical recession during the first quarter dampened sentiment.
Europe midday: UK CPI data fuels rate rise fears, shares slump
European shares slumped on Wednesday as US debt ceiling talks dragged on and UK inflation fell by less than expected, raising the prospect of yet another increase in British interest rates next month as soaring food prices led to a rise in the country's core CPI.
Europe open: Shares slump on US debt impasse; UK inflation data
European shares opened sharply lower on Wednesday as US debt ceiling talks dragged on and UK inflation fell by less than expected, raising the prospect of yet another increase in British interest rates next month.
Europe midday: Shares stay in the red as US debt talks dominate
European shares were lower on Tuesday as talks on the US debt ceiling continued and survey data showed a slowdown in eurozone business activity, while shares in Julius Baer fell on a poor update.
Europe open: Shares lower as US debt talks drag on
European shares opened lower on Tuesday as talks on the US debt ceiling continued.
Europe midday: Eyes on US debt; Polymetal tanks on US sanctions
European shares hovered in positive territory at midday on Monday as investors awaited the outcome of talks on the US debt ceiling, while shares in gold producer Polymetal tanked as the US hit its Russian operations with sanctions.
Europe open: Shares flat with eyes on US debt ceiling; Dechra slumps
European shares were flat at the open on Monday as investors awaited the outcome of talks on the US debt ceiling and tensions between China and Washington over semi-conductors.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains as US debt talks stay in focus
European shares held gains on Friday amid optimism that an agreement would be reached in talks on the US debt ceiling.
Europe open: Shares up on US debt ceiling talks optimism
European shares opened higher on Friday on optimism that an agreement would be reached in the talks on the US debt ceiling.
Europe midday: Shares hold on US debt ceiling hopes; Future tanks
European stocks held gains at midday on Thursday, riding an upbeat Wall Street session on hopes that a deal to resolve the US debt ceiling dispute was close.
Europe open: Shares up on hopes of US debt ceiling deal
European stocks opened higher on Thursday, riding an upbeat Wall Street session on hopes that a deal to resolve the US debt ceiling dispute was close.
Europe midday: Shares slightly lower as focus stays on US debt talks
European markets were lower on Wednesday as the US debt ceiling negotiations continued to weigh on sentiment.
Europe open: Shares lower as US debt ceiling drama continues
European markets opened lower Wednesday as the US debt ceiling negotiations continued to weigh on sentiment.