European stocks closed lower on Thursday, following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to expand its stimulus program and amid uncertainty surrounding post-Brexit trade talks between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). The STOXX Europe 600 index finished lower by 0.4%, despite a positive performance by oil …
Read More »European Stocks Stable Ahead of ECB Decision
Not much changed in European stocks Thursday, December 10 after a meeting between the leaders of Britain and the European Union on a trade deal failed to yield progress, while investors were reluctant to make big bets due to an awaited decision from the European Central Bank later today. The …
Read More »European Stocks End Wednesday on Higher Note
European stocks closed higher on Wednesday, with growing anticipation for the outcomes of the post-Brexit trade talks. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished up by 0.4%, supported by the gains of major market sectors. The UK’s FTSE100, the main index of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), edged up by 0.08%. …
Read More »European Stocks End Mostly Higher Amid Optimism
European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, supported by an improved sentiment regarding Coronavirus vaccines and trade talks between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). The Stoxx Europe 600 index closed higher by 0.2% recovering most of its losses on the first session of the week. The UK’s …
Read More »European Stocks Close Lower Awaiting Brexit Talks
European stocks opened the week with a negative performance, amid anticipation for the outcome of the Brexit trade talks. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished lower by 0.3%. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 rose marginally by 0.08%. The French index CAC40 leveled down by 0.64%, while the German index closed lower …
Read More »European Stocks Close Higher on Improved Sentiment
European stocks closed higher on Friday, supported by hopes for a new stimulus package in the United States and a post-Brexit trade agreement. The pan-European STOXX 600 index finished higher by 0.40% at 391.31 points. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 surged by 0.88%. The French CAC40 increased by 0.37%, while the …
Read More »Energy Sector Leads The Gains in European Equities
European stocks rose on Friday, as energy stocks pushed the leading companies ’index in London to a nine-month high, while Bionics fell after Pfizer cut its target to distribute their Covid-19 vaccines. Britain’s FTSE 100 index gained 0.5% as energy shares advanced after a settlement was reached among OPEC+ members …
Read More »European Stocks Finish on Mixed Note
European stocks closed Thursday on a mixed note amid increased uncertainty surrounding Brexit trade talks. The STOXX Europe 600 index closed marginally higher, adding about 0.30 points. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 finished higher by 0.42%, while the French CAC40 decreased by 0.16%. Similarly, the German DAX fell by 0.45%.
Read More »European Stocks Returns to Losses
European stocks closed lower on Wednesday, but in the UK stocks closed higher on news about the approval of a Coronavirus vaccine. The STOXX Europe 600 index finished lower by 0.1%. The French index CAC40 edged up by 0.03%, while the German DAX decline by 0.52%. Last month was the …
Read More »European Stocks Open December in Green
European stocks opened the month of December with a positive performance on Tuesday, as the STOXX Europe 600 index gained 0.65% and finished at 391.90. In the UK, the main index of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), FTSE100, surged by 1.89%. In France, the CAC40 index gained 1.14%. Meanwhile, the …
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