The European Central Bank (ECB) is scheduled to announce its monetary policy decision on Thursday, October 26, at 12:15 GMT. As the release time approaches, economists and researchers from major banks have shared their expectations. The ECB is widely anticipated to maintain its current interest rates unchanged. This expectation comes …
Read More »European stocks rose supported by corporate profits and mining sector gains
European stocks rose on Tuesday, October 24, supported by large profits achieved by heavyweight companies such as the luxury goods giant Hermes and the Italian bank UniCredit, as well as gains in the mining sector resulting from the rise in metal prices. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2% by …
Read More »European stocks stabilize, but still pressured by Middle East tensions
European stocks steadied on Monday ahead of earnings reports and an expected European Central Bank monetary policy meeting during the week, but tension in the Middle East kept investors on edge. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.1 percent by 0703 GMT, after falling more than three percent in the …
Read More »European stocks are heading for a sharp weekly loss due to Middle East tensions
European stocks fell on Friday and were on track for their biggest weekly loss in three months, as growing concerns about a broader conflict in the Middle East, rising government bond yields and disappointing corporate earnings reports pushed investors off risk. By 7:06 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index fell …
Read More »European stocks decline with risk aversion due to poor corporate results
European stocks fell about 1 percent on Thursday as risk aversion was exacerbated by poor results for companies, including food company Nestlé, as a result of tensions caused by the war in the Middle East and uncertainty over interest rates. By 0705 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index fell 0.8 …
Read More »European stocks open lower with Ericsson and mining stocks falling
European stocks fell in early trading on Tuesday, affected by a decline in Ericsson shares after disappointing quarterly results and a decline in shares of mining companies as investors monitored the risks resulting from the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.1 …
Read More »European stocks rise supported by mining sector and investors keep an eye on the Middle East
European stocks rose on Monday, led by gains made by mining companies amid optimism about demand from China, the largest consumer. However, trading witnessed a cautious approach as investors evaluated the possibilities of escalating conflict in the Middle East. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4 percent by 0707 GMT. …
Read More »European stocks decline with renewed concerns about US interest rates
European stocks fell on Friday after US inflation data fueled fears that interest rates will remain high for longer, while weak inflation data from China exacerbated concerns about the global economy. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.2 percent by 0704 GMT. Shares of mining companies and oil and gas …
Read More »European stocks touch 3-week high after interest rate hike fears subside
European stocks hit a three-week high on Thursday, supported by a new round of decline in government bond yields and investor relief due to dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.6 percent by 0711 GMT, with the mining and car manufacturing sectors leading the …
Read More »European stocks rebound as US bond yields rise
European stocks rebounded strongly on Tuesday, as reassurance from US monetary policy officials about interest rates and a decline in oil prices helped calm investor fears after conflict in the Middle East fueled a rush towards safe-haven assets. The European STOXX 600 index rose 1 percent by 0709 GMT, after …
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