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European stocks rose Tuesday 22 September after falling sharply yesterday as technology and healthcare stocks rose, but concerns about new restrictions due to the Coronavirus in Britain and elsewhere continued to put pressure on travel sector stocks. The European Stoxx600 index rose 0.5% by 0716 GMT, maintaining its gains after …

European stocks finished the first session of the week lower, amid concerns over a second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic across many European countries, as well as the banking sector facing serious legal allegations. The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell by 3.35% and closed Monday at 356.43 points. The …

European stocks fell for the third session in a row on Monday, September 21, weighed by fears of a growing coronavirus infection on the continent and a fall in HSBC and Standard Chartered following reports alleging that the two British banks were involved in the transfer of illicit funds. The …

European stocks closed lower on Friday, as the Stoxx Europe 600 index declined by 0.52% and finished at 369.31 points, rising by 0.24% for the week. The UK’s FTSE100 decreased by 0.71%, following the Bank of England’s (BoE) decision to maintain its main rate steady at 0.1%. Meanwhile, the German …

European stocks closed lower on Thursday, one day after the US Federal Reserve vowed to maintain interest rates near 0% for around three years. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed lower by 0.40%. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 declined by 0.47%, and the French CAC40 index fell by 0.69%. Likewise, the …

European shares fell from a one-month closing high on Thursday after a disappointing response to the US Federal Reserve’s pledge to keep interest rates low for a long time. By 07:10 GMT, the Stoxx600 index was down 1.1% and is on track to end a four-session winning streak. The Fed …

European stocks closed higher on Wednesday, amid anticipation for the results of the US Federal Reserve meeting. The Stoxx Europe 600 gained 0.43% and closed at 372.57 points. Meanwhile, the UK’s FTSE100 declined by 0.44%, amid Brexit uncertainty. In France, the benchmark index CAC40 edged up by 0.13%, while in …

European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, continuing a positive rally this week amid anticipation for upcoming meetings by the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England (BoE), and the Bank of Japan (BoJ). The Stoxx Europe 600 index finished higher by 0.77%, while the UK’s FTSE100 surged by 1.32%. Meanwhile, …

European stocks closed higher on Monday, opening the week on a positive note after some fluctuations. Positive news about COVID-19 vaccine trials helped boost investors’ sentiment and risk appetite. The Stoxx Europe 600 index closed up by 0.18% or 0.68 points at 368.64 points. The UK’s FTSE100 slipped by 0.10%, …

European stocks closed marginally higher on Friday, amid anticipation for the results of Brexit talks between the European Union and Britain. The Stoxx Europe 600 index added 0.1% and closed the week at the level of 368.41 points. The UK’s FTSE100 increased by 0.48%, while the French CAC40 gained 0.20%. …