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European stocks experienced a downturn on Friday amidst a broader market contraction, marking a potential shift towards the first weekly loss in eight weeks. Investors remained on the edge, anticipating key inflation data from the euro zone and eagerly awaited US jobs data, which holds the promise of providing clarity …

The contraction in business activities in the eurozone persisted at the close of 2023, primarily driven by an ongoing decline in the dominant services sector. A survey released on Thursday indicates that the bloc’s economy is experiencing stagnation. The Standard & Poor’s Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index, considered a reliable gauge …

European stocks rebounded on Thursday, buoyed by gains in the healthcare and energy sectors. Investors are anticipating a series of economic data, looking for any indications of earlier-than-expected monetary easing from major central banks this year. As of 0804 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index increased by 0.5 percent, recovering …

On Wednesday, Europe’s benchmark stock index, the STOXX 600, dropped to a three-week low, testing the previous year’s market rally. The index was down 0.8% at 1310 GMT, having started the new year on a lackluster note the day before. Major European indexes in Germany, Italy, and France slid over …

European stocks showed modest performance at the start of trading on Wednesday, with the momentum that drove the market higher at the end of the previous year starting to wane. Investors are eagerly awaiting key indicators that could shape global monetary policy. As of 08:10 GMT, the European STOXX 600 …

The EUR/USD pair experienced a significant decline in the previous trading session, aligning with the bearish expectations outlined in the earlier technical report. It touched the second target at 1.0960, marking a low of 1.0938. From a technical standpoint today, a closer examination of the 240-minute time frame chart reveals …

On first 2024’s trading, the Swiss franc starts losing ground against the US dollar as the latter strengthened due to rising Treasury yields. This implies that bond traders might be indicating that they believe the inflation outlook will be more difficult than anticipated. Higher US Treasury rates, which have increased …

On Tuesday, Europe’s benchmark stock index reached its highest level in nearly two years, driven by optimistic expectations among investors at the beginning of 2024 that major central banks are likely to adopt interest rate cuts. Energy sector stocks led the gains in the European STOXX 600 index, which rose …

The upward trend continued to control the movements of the EUR/USD pair, as we expected, touching the official target required to be achieved during the previous technical report, located at the price of 1.1120, recording its highest level of 1.1122. On the technical side today, we are leaning towards positivity, …

European stocks showcased a positive trajectory on Thursday, led by gains in mining and insurance companies. The market outlook remained optimistic as the year neared its end, buoyed by expectations that major global central banks would potentially reduce borrowing costs in the coming year. Market Overview: The STOXX 600 index …