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Data on Friday, May 28, showed economic sentiment in the eurozone improved more than expected, hitting a three-year high in May, with the biggest increases in the services, retail, and consumer sectors as governments eased pandemic-related restrictions. The European Commission’s index of economic sentiment rose to 114.5 in May from …

European markets rose to record levels as global stocks were affected by strong economic data out of the US this week. The pan-European Stoxx600 index rose 0.4% in early trading, surpassing its record high on Thursday, and insurance stocks rose 1.2% to lead the gains as all sectors except the …

There was little change in European stocks at the open Thursday, May 27, as losses in energy sector stocks were offset by gains in the mining sector, while Britain’s HSBC bank’s decision to exit US retail banking services was greeted with a tepid reception. The European Stoxx600 index settled at …

European stocks rose on Wednesday, as inflation fears eased with an improvement in the risk sentiment among investors. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished marginally higher by a fraction of a point, to remain near its record highs. The travel and leisure stocks rose by about 1% on recovery hopes, …

European stocks rose near their highest levels ever today, Wednesday, amid pledges by a number of policymakers in central banks to maintain a soft monetary policy despite recent indications of rising inflation. The European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.3%, the German DAX index rose 0.4%, the French CAC 40 index …

European stocks showed a mixed performance on Tuesday, with markets yet to fully recover from reflation fears. The STOXX Europe 600 index closed marginally higher by about 0.03%, near its record high, as the technology sector surged by 1.3%, while the mining sector plunged by about 1.8%. The French CAC40 …

The German DAX index records its highest levels in history, supported by the IFO index, which recorded its highest reading in two years, and supported by news that the largest residential real estate group in Europe, Vonovia and , has agreed to acquire its rival Deutsche Wohnen for about 18 …

European stocks hit unprecedented levels on Tuesday, as investors were optimistic on the back of a $1 billion takeover that brought together two of Germany’s biggest real estate developers and comments that calmed inflation concerns. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.3% to 446.44 points, its highest level ever. The …

European stocks finished higher on Monday, starting the last week of May with a positive performance, amid an improved risk sentiment on the back of positive earnings reports by major listed companies. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished higher by about 0.72% at 445.07 points, very close to its record …

European stocks hovered near all-time highs on Monday, as investors counted on the ongoing economic recovery and positive corporate business results to keep market momentum going. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.02% to 444.50 points, not far from its highest level ever at 446.19 points. Cineworld Group shares rose …