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European shares wavered on Monday after two consecutive weeks of gains, as investors awaited key corporate earnings reports, with stabilizing oil prices supporting the energy sector. The pan-European STOXX 600 index remained flat at 0845 GMT, fluctuating between minor gains and losses. Last week, the STOXX 600 gained momentum following …

European shares advanced on Friday, buoyed by a tech stock rebound and positive corporate earnings. The Europe-wide STOXX 600 index climbed 0.3% by 0840 GMT, with the tech sector leading the charge after a turbulent week. The index appeared set for its second consecutive weekly gain, bolstered by the European …

European shares opened on a cautious note on Friday, following strong gains from the previous session, which were driven by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate cut and upbeat earnings reports. The Europe-wide STOXX 600 index dipped slightly, down 0.05% as of 0718 GMT. Real estate companies led the …

European stocks edged higher on Thursday, as investors anticipated a dovish tone from the European Central Bank (ECB) following its widely expected interest rate cut. The continent-wide STOXX 600 index inched up 0.1% at 0713 GMT, recovering slightly after a two-day decline. Key Gainers and Earnings Highlights Finnish bank Nordea …

European tech and luxury stocks took a hit on Wednesday following weak earnings reports from key players like ASML and LVMH, adding to market jitters ahead of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) upcoming policy decision. The STOXX 600 index fell by 0.3%, pulling back further from a recent two-week high. …

Gold prices remained steady near record highs during Asian trading on Wednesday, recovering some recent losses as traders continued to bet on further interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve. After hitting record highs in September, gold has since traded within a narrow range of $2,600 per ounce, with …

European stock markets opened the week on a cautious note Monday, as investors processed discussions of potential Chinese fiscal stimulus while awaiting the European Central Bank’s upcoming rate-setting meeting. As of 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX index edged 0.3% higher, while France’s CAC 40 and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 …

Gold prices steadied in Asian trade on Monday as traders awaited more cues on U.S. interest rates from upcoming Federal Reserve speakers this week, while expectations of a November rate cut remained in focus. In the industrial metals market, copper prices dipped due to underwhelming signals on fiscal stimulus from …

European stock markets traded slightly lower on Friday, as investors digested disappointing British growth data while awaiting key U.S. bank earnings and an anticipated fiscal policy briefing from China. As of 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), Germany’s DAX index fell 0.1%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.1%, and the FTSE 100 in …

Gold prices continued to rise in Asian trade on Friday, building on overnight gains as stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data was balanced by weaker labor market figures. This dynamic helped boost broader metal markets, with copper and other industrial metals benefiting from the softer dollar and anticipation of fiscal stimulus cues …