European stock markets rebounded on Monday, driven by investor optimism surrounding an expected interest rate cut from the European Central Bank (ECB). Simultaneously, government bond yields decreased, while attention shifted to U.S. jobs data as a key indicator of inflation trends. The pan-European STOXX index experienced a 0.6% increase by …
Read More »Eurozone Manufacturing Downturn Shows Signs of Easing
The prolonged downturn in eurozone manufacturing activity may be nearing its end, according to a recent survey revealing a slower pace of decline in new orders compared to the past two years. This positive development has led to improved business confidence within the sector. HCOB’s final euro zone manufacturing Purchasing …
Read More »Eurozone Inflation Surprises Upwards, ECB Rate Cut Still on Track, but Further Easing Under Scrutiny
Euro zone inflation unexpectedly rose in May, signaling a more protracted path towards the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2% target. While this development is unlikely to derail the anticipated interest rate cut next week, it might prompt a pause in July and a slower pace of easing in the coming …
Read More »European Stocks Hold Steady Ahead of Eurozone Inflation Report
European stock markets experienced mixed trading within narrow ranges on Friday, as investors cautiously awaited the release of crucial eurozone inflation data, which will provide valuable insights into the future direction of global monetary policy. Early trading saw the DAX index in Germany dip 0.2%, while the CAC 40 in …
Read More »European Stocks Stabilize as Bond Markets Rebound, Focus on Inflation Data
European stock markets found some stability on Thursday as bond markets recovered from the previous day’s sell-off, which was driven by expectations of prolonged higher interest rates due to persistent inflation. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged up nearly 0.2%, following a decline of over 1% on Wednesday. Germany’s DAX, …
Read More »European Stocks Retreat as Bond Yields Surge Ahead of Inflation Data
European stock markets experienced a broad decline on Thursday, driven by rising global bond yields, which heightened investor concerns ahead of the eagerly anticipated inflation data release at the end of the week. Early in the trading session, Germany’s DAX index fell 0.3%, the UK’s FTSE 100 dropped 0.2%, while …
Read More »EUR/USD Faces Renewed Downward Pressure 30/5/2024
The EUR/USD pair has breached a critical support level at 1.0810, as previously highlighted in our technical analysis. This breach has triggered a wave of selling pressure, driving the pair down to a new low of 1.0790 in early trading. Examining the 4-hour chart, we observe that the euro has …
Read More »European Stocks Dip as Bond Yields Rise, Inflation Worries Weigh
European stock markets experienced a decline on Wednesday, driven by escalating bond yields that unnerved investors ahead of crucial inflation data releases. Fears of prolonged monetary tightening added to the market’s apprehension. Early in the trading session, the DAX index in Germany slipped 0.3%, while the CAC 40 in France …
Read More »Euro retests support 29/5/2024
The euro is experiencing a critical moment in its ongoing dance with the U.S. dollar. After a brief flirtation with the 1.0900 resistance level, the pair has retreated to 1.0845, leaving traders pondering its next move. A closer look at the technical landscape reveals a delicate balance between bullish and …
Read More »European Stocks Mixed as Investors Await Inflation Cues
European stock markets displayed a mixed performance on Tuesday, with the return of U.K. markets after a holiday break. Investors eagerly anticipated key inflation data from both Europe and the United States, seeking insights into the future direction of monetary policy. Early in the trading day, Germany’s DAX index edged …
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