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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 …

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 …

On Wednesday, European stocks experienced a decline, weighed down by a drop in basic resource companies, as investors assessed corporate earnings and awaited crucial US inflation data for insights into the future of interest rates. The European STOXX 600 index slipped by 0.2 percent by 8:15 GMT, with basic resources …

European stocks encountered a lower opening on Monday, extending their sluggish start to the year, as a rise in government bond yields and a decline in energy stocks impacted risk appetite negatively. The European STOXX 600 index recorded a 0.1 percent decline by 0815 GMT. Yields on both European 10-year …

European stocks experienced a downturn on Friday amidst a broader market contraction, marking a potential shift towards the first weekly loss in eight weeks. Investors remained on the edge, anticipating key inflation data from the euro zone and eagerly awaited US jobs data, which holds the promise of providing clarity …

The contraction in business activities in the eurozone persisted at the close of 2023, primarily driven by an ongoing decline in the dominant services sector. A survey released on Thursday indicates that the bloc’s economy is experiencing stagnation. The Standard & Poor’s Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index, considered a reliable gauge …

European stocks rebounded on Thursday, buoyed by gains in the healthcare and energy sectors. Investors are anticipating a series of economic data, looking for any indications of earlier-than-expected monetary easing from major central banks this year. As of 0804 GMT, the European STOXX 600 index increased by 0.5 percent, recovering …

On Wednesday, Europe’s benchmark stock index, the STOXX 600, dropped to a three-week low, testing the previous year’s market rally. The index was down 0.8% at 1310 GMT, having started the new year on a lackluster note the day before. Major European indexes in Germany, Italy, and France slid over …

European stocks showed modest performance at the start of trading on Wednesday, with the momentum that drove the market higher at the end of the previous year starting to wane. Investors are eagerly awaiting key indicators that could shape global monetary policy. As of 08:10 GMT, the European STOXX 600 …

On Tuesday, Europe’s benchmark stock index reached its highest level in nearly two years, driven by optimistic expectations among investors at the beginning of 2024 that major central banks are likely to adopt interest rate cuts. Energy sector stocks led the gains in the European STOXX 600 index, which rose …