European stocks rose on Friday, closing at a new record high, and registering weekly and monthly gains. The rise in European stocks was supported by an improved investors’ sentiment, following recent positive economic data. The German benchmark DAX and the French CAC40 indices closed higher by 0.74% and 0.75%, respectively. …
Read More »Eurozone Sentiment is at a 3-Year High
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 …
Read More »European Stoxx600 Index Rises 0.4% to a New Record High
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 …
Read More »European Stocks Hover Near Their Peak and HSBC is Falling
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 …
Read More »European Stocks Mixed as Reflation Fears East
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, …
Read More »European Stocks Rise as Central Banks Pledge Easy Monetary Policies
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 …
Read More »European Stocks Settle with Marginal Gains
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 …
Read More »The German DAX index Reaches Its Highest Levels in History, Supported by IFO
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 …
Read More »Germany Leads Europe’s Shares Jump to a Record High After a Mega Acquisition
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 …
Read More »European Stocks Close Higher Near All-Time High
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 …
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