European stocks traded lower on Thursday as markets reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on European Union imports, escalating trade tensions between the two economies. Market Performance At 03:15 ET (08:15 GMT): Germany’s DAX fell 1% France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.3% UK’s FTSE 100 remained unchanged …
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European stocks traded near the flatline on Tuesday, as investors weighed U.S. tariff plans, upcoming earnings from Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), and political developments in Germany. Market Performance (as of 04:08 ET / 09:08 GMT): Stoxx 600: +0.1% to 554.06 FTSE 100 (UK): +0.1% DAX (Germany): -0.1% CAC 40 (France): -0.2% …
Read More »European Stocks Inch Higher as Traders Weigh Business Activity and Trade Tensions
European markets edged up on Friday, as investors assessed fresh business activity data and ongoing geopolitical risks, including trade tensions and defense spending concerns. As of 04:21 ET (09:21 GMT): STOXX 600 rose 0.3% to 552.56, though it was set for a weekly loss, snapping an eight-week winning streak—the longest …
Read More »European Markets Mixed as Investors Digest Corporate Earnings
European stock markets traded in a mixed fashion on Thursday, as investors closely monitored corporate earnings reports from major firms. As of 03:21 ET (08:21 GMT): Germany’s DAX edged up 0.2%. France’s CAC 40 gained 0.3%. UK’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.3%. Key Corporate Earnings Highlights Schneider Electric Exceeds Expectations French …
Read More »European Markets Trade Mixed as Investors Digest UK Inflation Data and Earnings Reports
European stock markets saw mixed trading on Wednesday, as investors reacted to corporate earnings results and higher-than-expected UK inflation data. Market Performance (as of 09:33 GMT): Germany’s DAX edged up 0.1%. UK’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1%. France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.2%. Pan-European Stoxx 600 hovered around the flatline, after reaching …
Read More »European Markets Trade Higher Amid Geopolitical Tensions
European markets saw modest gains on Tuesday, as investors closely monitored ongoing geopolitical developments. As of 03:08 ET (08:08 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose by 0.1%, the FTSE 100 in the U.K. increased by 0.2%, and France’s CAC 40 edged up by 0.1%. U.S.-Russia Talks Sideline European Involvement Geopolitical tensions remained …
Read More »European Aerospace & Defence Stocks Rally Amid Calls for Higher Military Spending
European aerospace and defence stocks surged on Monday as political leaders across the region called for an emergency summit on the Ukraine war, following growing U.S. pressure to boost military spending. Stock Market Performance (as of 08:20 GMT): Rheinmetall (Germany): +8.3% Saab AB (Sweden): +7.1% BAE Systems (UK): +6.5% Leonardo …
Read More »European Stocks Slip as Investors Lock in Gains
European stock markets edged lower on Friday, with investors taking profits after a strong week of gains. Despite this pullback, sentiment remained positive following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to delay reciprocal tariffs on major trading partners, including the European Union. As of 03:15 ET (08:15 GMT): Germany’s DAX fell …
Read More »European Stocks Hit Record Highs Amid Nestlé Earnings and U.S.-Russia Peace Talks
European stocks surged to a record high on Thursday, driven by strong earnings from Nestlé and growing market optimism over potential peace talks between the United States and Russia regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. As of 08:13 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index gained 0.5%, extending its record-breaking rally …
Read More »European Stocks Rise Cautiously Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
European stock markets edged higher on Wednesday, as investors awaited the latest U.S. inflation report, which could provide insight into the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy outlook. At 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT): Germany’s DAX rose 0.2% France’s CAC 40 climbed 0.4% UK’s FTSE 100 gained 0.1% U.S. Inflation Report in Focus …
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