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European shares edged lower on Thursday, led by losses in technology and mining stocks, as investors awaited crucial U.S. inflation data for insights on the Federal Reserve’s next steps regarding interest rates. The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 0.2%, with the most significant declines seen in tech, mining, and travel and …

Gold prices remained relatively unchanged in Asian trade on Thursday, with investors focusing on upcoming U.S. inflation data to gauge the future path of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. A stronger U.S. dollar continued to apply pressure on gold, which has dropped from record highs due to the expectation of …

European stock markets traded in a subdued manner on Wednesday as investor confidence was hit by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and market volatility in China. DAX (Germany): flatCAC 40 (France): down 0.1%FTSE 100 (U.K.): up 0.4% Concerns over China and Middle East Conflict European stocks were impacted by …

European stock markets retreated on Tuesday, following the lead of Wall Street as investors reassessed U.S. interest rate expectations and grappled with ongoing tensions in the Middle East and regional economic concerns. By 03:05 ET (07:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX fell 0.7%, France’s CAC 40 dropped 1.2%, and the FTSE 100 …

European stocks edged lower on Monday as the initial optimism from strong U.S. jobs data faded, with rate-sensitive sectors like real estate and utilities feeling the impact of rising bond yields. As of 0726 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index had dipped 0.2%, with real estate and utilities sectors falling …

European shares remained subdued on Friday as investors weighed the risks of an expanding conflict in the Middle East. However, strength in energy stocks helped prevent a further decline in the overall market. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held steady at 516.40 points as of 0709 GMT. Despite the resilience, …

European stock markets declined on Thursday as ongoing tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment. Traders are also awaiting the release of key regional economic activity data, particularly services PMI reports, which could influence monetary policy expectations. By 07:05 GMT, Germany’s DAX index fell 0.4%, while France’s CAC 40 …

European stocks opened lower on Monday as investors braced for a week filled with key economic data releases from the region, while awaiting remarks from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde. By 07:10 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index had slipped 0.1% to 527.47 points. Despite this slight dip, …

European stock markets reached a fresh record high in mid-morning trading on Friday, fueled by strong momentum from a rally in Asia, led by China. As of 05:13 ET (09:13 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.3% to 526.92, having previously hit an intraday high of 526.51. Germany’s …

European shares opened lower on Wednesday as the rally fueled by China’s recent stimulus package lost momentum. A pullback in technology and oil stocks added to the losses, reflecting the cautious mood among investors. The pan-European STOXX 600 index dropped by 0.3% to 518.06 by 0712 GMT, reversing some of …