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The German economy could shrink again in the third quarter of 2024, as it continues to grapple with an industrial recession, weak investment, and cautious consumer spending, according to a monthly economic report from the Bundesbank released on Thursday. Germany, the largest economy in the eurozone, has already experienced negative …

European stock markets saw strong gains on Thursday, buoyed by the Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate cut and investor anticipation ahead of the Bank of England’s (BoE) policy decision. Germany’s DAX was up 0.9%,France’s CAC 40 rose 1.4%, andThe UK’s FTSE 100 climbed 0.9% as of 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT). Fed’s …

European stocks edged higher on Tuesday, led by gains in financial shares, as markets geared up for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s expected monetary easing cycle. Investors are eyeing a potential outsized rate reduction from the U.S. central bank. The continent-wide STOXX 600 index climbed 0.6% to 518.16 points by 07:13 …

European shares began the week on a cautious note, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index down 0.3% as of 0710 GMT on Monday. Traders are bracing for a highly anticipated rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, with many expecting a larger-than-forecast reduction. All major European markets and most sector …

European stocks advanced on Friday, bolstered by gains in the mining sector and anticipation of a potential interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve at its upcoming meeting. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.5% to 514.5 points as of 0710 GMT, marking solid progress towards a weekly gain. …

European shares rose 1% on Thursday, buoyed by a strong performance in technology stocks, as investors awaited the European Central Bank’s (ECB) highly anticipated policy decision later in the day. A 25-basis-point rate cut is widely expected, with markets looking for further guidance on potential additional cuts later this year. …

European shares opened higher on Wednesday, supported by strong performances in the oil, gas, and basic resources sectors. Investors are closely watching for the upcoming U.S. inflation report, which could provide insight into the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate moves next week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose by 0.3% …

European shares remained flat on Tuesday, stabilizing after a 1% jump in the previous session, as investors digested a mix of economic data while anticipating a widely expected interest rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB) later in the week. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held steady at 510.40 …

European shares kicked off the week with gains following a sharp decline last Friday, as investors look ahead to key economic data releases and expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to reduce interest rates later this week. By 0711 GMT on Monday, the pan-European STOXX 600 index had risen by …

European stocks continued their downward trend for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, as investors remained cautious, awaiting key economic data from the eurozone and tracking U.S. labor market figures to assess the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. As of 0715 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index dipped by …