The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday that it has decided to maintain key interest rates unchanged following its January policy meeting. The interest rate on the main refinancing operations will stay at 4.50%, the interest rate on the marginal lending facility at 4.75%, and the deposit facility rate …
Read More »ECB Preview: Forecasts from major banks
As anticipation builds for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) upcoming Monetary Policy Decision on Thursday, January 25, financial markets are keenly focused on the potential outcomes and the accompanying commentary from ECB President Christine Lagarde. Here’s an overview of the expectations and analyses provided by economists and researchers from major …
Read More »European stocks open flat, healthcare losses erase impact of mining gains
European stocks started trading on Tuesday with a relatively stable performance. Mining stocks experienced gains, partially offset by losses in healthcare stocks. Investors are anticipating the European Central Bank’s upcoming monetary policy meeting. As of 0822 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index settled at 472.66 points. Industrial and precious metals …
Read More »European stocks open higher, focus on ECB decision
European stocks started the week on a positive note, reflecting the gains seen on Wall Street, where the Standard & Poor’s index reached a record high in the previous session. Traders are eagerly awaiting the upcoming monetary policy decision from the European Central Bank scheduled for later in the week. …
Read More »European stocks open higher driven by financial sector gains
European stocks opened higher on Friday, supported by gains in financial stocks, though the main index was on track for a weekly decline after investors tempered their expectations for an interest rate cut following recent comments from policymakers. As of 0818 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index was up by …
Read More »Annual inflation in the euro area rises to in December 2023
Annual inflation in the euro zone increased to 9.2% in December 2023, marking a notable rise from its lowest level in over two years, which was 2.4% in November. This upward movement represents the first increase in inflation since April and is primarily attributed to energy-related base effects. Energy prices …
Read More »European stocks fell after the European Central Bank’s statements
European stocks experienced a sharp decline at the beginning of Wednesday’s trading session, influenced by statements from European Central Bank officials that diminished expectations of interest rate cuts. Additionally, lower-than-expected Chinese economic data contributed to a negative market sentiment. The European STOXX 600 index dropped by 1.2 percent as of …
Read More »European Stocks Decline Amid Rising Bond Yields
European stocks experienced a decline on Monday, influenced by a rise in government bond yields and concerns over potential interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank. Dassault Aviation’s shares also contributed to the losses, dropping due to the company’s failure to meet its targeted number of aircraft deliveries. The …
Read More »European Stocks Open Higher Despite Middle East Tensions, ECB Rate Cut Optimism
European stocks began the day on a positive note, with investors seemingly overlooking the Middle East conflict escalation and focusing on optimism surrounding a potential interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB). Airbus shares also experienced gains, driven by the company’s record annual orders for aircraft. The European …
Read More »European stocks rise before the release of US inflation data
European stocks opened higher on Thursday before an important report on inflation in the United States will provide indications about the path of interest rate cuts that the Federal Reserve may follow, and shares of basic resource companies led the gains. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.6 percent by …
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