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European stocks rose on Monday, led by gains made by mining companies amid optimism about demand from China, the largest consumer. However, trading witnessed a cautious approach as investors evaluated the possibilities of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4 percent by 0707 GMT. …

European stocks fell on Friday after US inflation data fueled fears that interest rates will remain high for longer, while weak inflation data from China exacerbated concerns about the global economy. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.2 percent by 0704 GMT. Shares of mining companies and oil and gas …

European stocks hit a three-week high on Thursday, supported by a new round of decline in government bond yields and investor relief due to dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.6 percent by 0711 GMT, with the mining and car manufacturing sectors leading the …

European stocks rebounded strongly on Tuesday, as reassurance from US monetary policy officials about interest rates and a decline in oil prices helped calm investor fears after conflict in the Middle East fueled a rush towards safe-haven assets. The European STOXX 600 index rose 1 percent by 0709 GMT, after …

Most European stock markets opened lower on Monday as the ongoing clashes in the Middle East led to a rush towards safe haven assets such as bonds and gold, and oil prices rose by more than three percent. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.2 percent by 0710 GMT, with …

European stocks rose on Friday ahead of data expected to reflect moderate US job growth last month, relieving some pressure on equity investors concerned about higher interest rates. By 07:18 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4 percent, recording an increase for the second session in a row, but …

European stocks regained some balance on Thursday after a three-day sell-off amid concerns about rising interest rates that pushed US and European government bond yields to multi-year highs. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.3 percent by 0720 GMT, after closing at its lowest levels in six months on Wednesday. …

European stocks were affected for the third day in a row on Wednesday by the significant effects on US and European stock returns in general due to the presence of a large number of investors for the idea and thus the severe negative impact of the small run out. The …

European stocks extended losses on Tuesday as rising US Treasury yields and the dollar pressured high-risk assets such as stocks and commodities, while a pessimistic outlook from the financial brokerage sector weighed on fashion retail companies. Strong economic data and the US Congress’ approval of a financing bill to avoid …

European stocks began the last quarter of 2023 with modest gains on Monday after the United States avoided entering a government shutdown, while investors awaited factory activity data for indications about the performance of companies in the euro zone. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4 percent by 0717 GMT, …