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European stocks closed lower on Thursday, amid rising treasury yields and a negative performance by most market sectors. The STOXX Europe 600 index dropped by 0.36% to close at 411.73 points. The chemicals sector led the losses as it fell by 1.8%. The French CAC40 index finished lower by 0.24%, …

European stocks rose on Thursday, led by sectors seen as benefiting from a broader economic recovery as the US Federal Reserve indicated that it would maintain a loose monetary policy, while Standard Chartered shares fell as the bank’s annual earnings fell. The Bank of England lost 2.8% even after it …

European stocks closed higher on Wednesday, supported by positive economic data and a good performance by most market sectors. The STOXX Europe 600 index rose by 0.45% to close at 413.19 points. The German DAX finished higher by 0.80%, while the French CAC40 index gained 0.31%. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 …

European stocks rose on Wednesday, February 24th, supported by better-than-expected growth for the German economy, but gains were limited by concerns about a possible increase in inflation and higher equity valuations. Official data showed that rising exports and strong construction activities helped the German economy grow at a stronger rate …

European stocks declined on Tuesday, as markets continue to be affected by the rise in Treasury yields, amid a negative performance by tech stocks. The STOXX Europe 600 index fell by 0.52%, with the technology sector leading the losses and dropping by 1.8%. The German DAX index finished lower by …

European stocks declined on Monday, amid a continuous rise in Treasury bond yields and expectations for a surge in inflation. The STOXX Europe 600 index fell by 0.36% to close the first session of the week at the level of 413.39 points. Meanwhile, the German benchmark index DAX closed lower …

European stocks rose on Friday, extending their gains for the third consecutive week, amid improved investors’ sentiment that was supported by positive earnings reports by leading listed companies and positive economic data that fueled hopes for recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished higher by 0.5%, …

European stocks rose as a positive earnings report from Hermes bolstered confidence in a broader economic recovery, but the benchmark STOXX is set to end a two-week winning streak on concerns about rising inflation. The European index rose 0.1%, while Hermes shares jumped 5.7%, as the manufacturer of Birkin bags …

European stocks retreated from nearly a year highs on Wednesday as riskier assets shied away due to concerns about a potential inflation spurt and rising bond yields, while Gucci owner Kering led losses after announcing a drop in sales. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed 0.7% lower, while the London …

European stocks declined on Wednesday, amid expectations for a rise in inflation and the surging Treasury yields. The pan-European STOXX 600 index finished lower by 0.78%, as most of the market sectors closed in red. The German DAX index dropped by 1.10%, while the French CAC40 closed lower by 0.36%. …