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European shares fell in choppy trading on Wednesday as markets received mixed results and as tensions escalated in the energy sector after Russian energy giant Gazprom halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.4 percent and appeared to be on its way to a …

European shares breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday as earnings from companies such as UBS and Maersk boosted sentiment after a sell-off in shares in the previous session, driven by concerns about global growth. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.6 percent, after falling nearly 2 percent on Monday, …

European shares fell more than 1% on Monday as concerns about an economic slowdown in China and rapid increases in US interest rates outweighed relief from French President Emmanuel Macron’s election victory. By 0705 GMT, the European Stoxx 600 index fell by 1.9 percent to its lowest level since mid-March. …

European shares settled on Thursday in volatile trading after a series of positive corporate results, while mining stocks fell more than two percent with Anglo American slumping after it cut production expectations. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was little changed by 0723 GMT. Mining stocks fell 2.4 percent, leading the …

European shares rose on Wednesday after positive business results from food and beverage companies, but concerns about the war in Ukraine, slowing growth and rising revenue limited gains. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.5 percent, with banking and food and beverage stocks gaining 1.3 percent each. Meanwhile, the mining …

European shares are set to record their worst daily performance in nearly two weeks on Tuesday, as investors jittery over the war in Ukraine, expectations of a US Federal Reserve monetary policy tightening and mixed business results. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 1 percent, after falling 0.9 percent last …

European stock prices stabilized on Thursday after the release of mixed business results for several companies, while investors awaited the decisions of the European Central Bank amid risks to economic growth from rising inflation. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was little changed by 0722 GMT after the strong closing of …

European shares fell for the third session in a row on Wednesday, April 13, pressured by fears of rising inflation and its potential impact on the upcoming earnings season, which undermined risk appetite. The pan-European Stoxx6000 index fell 0.2%, retail and technology stocks fell, while the mining sector advanced. And …

European shares jumped 1.2 percent in early trading on Friday, erasing losses this week, as investors awaited the first round of the French presidential election early next week, as the victory of incumbent President Emmanuel Macron is no longer a given. Financial and auto stocks led the gains, while all …

The healthcare sector helped European shares on Thursday recovered from a session that saw their worst performance in a month, even as investors remained wary of the Fed’s tightening minutes and Washington’s new sanctions against Russia. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.5%, after losing 1.5% in the previous session. …