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European stock markets opened the week on a subdued note, with many major markets closed for the holiday. Investors exercised caution ahead of crucial inflation data releases from both the U.S. and Europe, scheduled for later this week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dipped slightly by 0.02% as of early …

European stock markets declined on Friday, mirroring the global negative sentiment driven by worries over sustained high interest rates and their potential impact on economic activity. Market Performance At 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), the DAX index in Germany traded 0.9% lower, the CAC 40 in France fell 0.6%, and the …

European stocks edged higher on Thursday following upbeat forecasts from AI giant Nvidia, boosting global chipmakers. Investors awaited the latest business surveys to assess the euro zone economy’s outlook and interest rate trajectory. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2%, with the tech index leading sectoral gains with a 1.2% …

The federal statistics office reported on Tuesday that German producer prices fell more than anticipated in April, driven primarily by a significant drop in energy prices. Producer prices decreased by 3.3% year-on-year, exceeding analysts’ expectations of a 3.1% decline, according to a Reuters poll. Energy Prices Lead the Decline Energy …

European stock markets retreated slightly on Friday, as investors awaited crucial inflation data amidst ongoing uncertainty over future interest rate decisions. At 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX index traded 0.2% lower, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.1%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 dropped 0.1%. Anticipation Builds for Eurozone CPI Release …

Despite a global rally induced by U.S. inflation data, European stock markets experienced slight declines. The DAX in Germany, the CAC 40 in France, and the FTSE 100 in the U.K. all traded lower, with disappointing corporate earnings contributing to the subdued sentiment. Impact of Earnings Siemens shares dropped nearly …

Record High for European StocksEurope’s benchmark index surged to a record high on Wednesday, propelled by optimistic earnings reports in the industrial and healthcare sectors. The pan-European STOXX 600 climbed 0.4%, building on its previous record close. Earnings BoostShares of credit data firm Experian soared 7.8% after announcing an optimistic …

Key Factors Driving Dollar Index The U.S. dollar steadied Tuesday, largely drifting ahead of the release of key inflation data that are likely to factor into the outlook for interest rates. At 03:30 ET (08:30 GMT), the Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, …

European stock markets saw a modest retreat on Tuesday as investors absorbed corporate earnings updates and awaited the release of the latest US inflation reports. At 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT), Germany’s DAX index traded 0.1% lower, and France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.1%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 gained 0.1%. Despite …

Goldman Sachs strategists reported on Monday that European markets have reached new all-time highs, with the STOXX 600 and Euro Stoxx 50 climbing 10% and 14% year-to-date, respectively, outpacing both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ. The UK, France, Italy, and Spain have all seen market highs since the onset of …