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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 …

European stocks opened sharply lower on Wednesday as concerns over a potential economic slowdown in the United States sent ripples through global markets. Investors also turned their focus to upcoming economic data from the euro zone, adding to the bearish sentiment. Market Overview By 07:10 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 …

European stocks showed mixed performance on Tuesday as investors treaded cautiously ahead of a slew of economic data, including the crucial U.S. jobs report due on Friday. While the pan-European STOXX 600 index remained flat, German stocks reached an all-time high, buoyed by easing inflation and positive sentiment surrounding interest …

Persistent contraction: Eurozone manufacturing activity continued to decline in August, according to the latest PMI data.Weak demand: New orders and demand from abroad fell at the fastest rates this year.Price increases: Manufacturers raised their prices for the first time in 16 months, driven by factories in several countries.Inflation easing: Overall …

European shares reached an all-time high on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index climbing 0.2% to 525.65 points by 0713 GMT. This gain surpassed the previous record of 525.59 points set in June, and the index is on track for a fourth consecutive week of gains. The benchmark is …

The U.S. dollar gained ground on Thursday, recovering from recent lows as investors awaited key economic data releases that could provide insights into the Federal Reserve’s next moves. Meanwhile, the euro weakened due to signs of cooling inflation in Germany. Dollar Recovers from Recent Lows At 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), …

European shares edged up slightly on Thursday, driven by gains in media and technology stocks, which helped the market buck a global downtrend following underwhelming results from Nvidia. STOXX 600 Index Rises Amid Mixed Sector Performance The pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.2% by 0712 GMT, buoyed by a 0.5% …

The German economy experienced a slight contraction of 0.1% in the second quarter of 2024, reversing the modest growth seen in the first quarter, according to official data released by the Federal Statistical Office on Tuesday. Economic Performance Overview The quarter-on-quarter shrinkage follows a 0.2% expansion in Germany’s Gross Domestic …

European shares were largely flat on Friday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of a crucial speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, scheduled for later in the day. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up 0.1% to 516.28 points by 0709 GMT, maintaining gains after hitting its highest …

Germany’s business activity continued to shrink in August, marking the second consecutive month of contraction and signaling deepening challenges for the eurozone’s largest economy. A preliminary survey released on Thursday revealed that the downturn was more severe than economists had anticipated. PMI Index Highlights Economic Struggles The HCOB German flash …