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European stocks rose on Wednesday as bets increased that global interest rate hikes had peaked, with the mining sector, a beneficiary of higher metal prices, leading gains while Germany’s DAX index hit a new record high. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.1 percent by 0809 GMT, while the German …

European stocks fell on Tuesday, affected by a decline in financial sector stocks after Qatar reduced its stake in Barclays Bank, while investors remained cautious ahead of important economic data later on Tuesday. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.1 percent by 8:12 GMT. Barclays shares fell 3.3 percent a …

European stocks fell on Monday after strong gains last week driven by increased bets on a cut in interest rates, with mining and energy stocks falling on weak commodity prices. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.1 percent by 0810 GMT after touching the highest level in four months on …

European stocks rose as investors were optimistic about growing expectations of interest rate cuts as inflation declines, while awaiting the release of more economic data and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday. The STOXX 600 index rose 0.5 percent by 0810 GMT amid a broad rally following …

European stocks rose on Thursday, led by mining and energy stocks, as investors awaited headline inflation levels in the United States and the euro zone that could support expectations of global interest rates peaking. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.1 percent by 0810 GMT, achieving its largest monthly gain …

German stocks led gains in Europe on Wednesday after data indicated a decline in inflation in the country’s most populous state, reinforcing expectations that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates next year. The German DAX index rose 1 percent to touch a four-month high after data showed that …

European stocks fell for a second session on Tuesday after strong gains in November after the latest comments from European Central Bank policymakers refuted market expectations of interest rate cuts next year. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.5 percent, with market heavyweights such as Novo Nordisk and LVMH falling …

European stocks were steady on Monday as lower oil prices led to a decline in energy stocks, ahead of comments by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on monetary policy before a European Parliament committee. The European Stoxx 600 index remained stable at 0820 GMT, while the British Financial Times …

The main European stock index fell on Friday due to declines in mining and technology stocks, as investors evaluated economic data and the start of a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas. By 0810 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index fell 0.1 percent, but was still on track to achieve …

European stocks rose to a two-month high on Wednesday, led by media and real estate stocks, and Sage Software jumped to a record high after announcing strong annual operating profits. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2 percent by 0807 GMT, after largely quiet trading so far this week. Real …