Tag Archives: European Stocks

The European Union statistics office Eurostat said on Tuesday that the eurozone economy grew by 2 percent in the second quarter of the year, confirming its previous reading, as the easing of restrictions related to the Coronavirus stimulated economic activity after a brief recession. In a separate statement, Eurostat said …

European stocks finished lower on Monday, opening the week with a negative performance that ends a 10-session record-breaking tally, the longest in about 14 years. Weaker than expected economic indicators in China are weighing on investors’ sentiment and risk appetite, with continuous concerns over the resurgence of the coronavirus with …

European stocks’ 10-day gains were halted Monday, August 16th, following an unexpected slowdown in China’s economic indicators, with commodity-related stocks posting the biggest loss. The STOXX 600 index of the most important European shares fell 0.5% in early trading, retreating from record levels last week. Oil and mining shares fell …

European shares hit new highs on Friday, August 13th, and are on track to achieve gains for the fourth consecutive week, thanks to optimism about a strong corporate earnings season and a steady recovery from the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.1%, to …

European stocks closed higher on Thursday, managing to break yet another record high rising the ninth consecutive session, supported by an improved risk appetite among investors who are monitoring earnings reports and merger and acquisition deals. The STOXX Europe 600 index added 0.52 points or 0.11% to close at a …

European shares stabilized, trading slightly below record highs, as strong profits achieved by a group of insurance companies and mergers and acquisitions activities in Britain helped offset the decline in mining companies. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index settled in morning trading after eight consecutive days of record gains. British insurer …

Europe’s stocks finished higher on Wednesday, continuing to hit new record highs as investors focus on earnings reports and economic data. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 index rose by 2 points or 0.42% to close at 474.32 points, maintaining an upward trend for the eight consecutive sessions. This is the …

European shares hit record highs and are on track to post their longest winning streak in two months, with a rally in banks and mining companies boosting investor sentiment already high thanks to a strong earnings season. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2%, hitting an all-time high for the …

European stocks finished higher on Tuesday, logging another record-high closing level and maintaining an upward record-breaking rally for the seventh consecutive session. The STOXX Europe 600 index added 1.64 points or 0.35% and hit a record 472.32 points. The UK’s FTSE100 gained 0.40%, the German DAX rose by 0.16%, while …

European shares hit a record high Tuesday, August 10, extending gains for the seventh consecutive session, boosted by travel and leisure companies as investors welcomed reports of strong results. The STOXX 600 index of European shares rose 0.2%, hitting an all-time high of 471.67 points. The travel and entertainment sector …