European stocks jumped on Thursday, supported by gains in real estate sector stocks and a decline in euro zone bond yields, as investors were optimistic about the US Federal Reserve’s hint to reduce borrowing costs in 2024 and awaited the European Central Bank’s decision. The European Stoxx 600 index rose …
Read More »ECB: Shift Towards a More Dovish Stance Amidst Downward Inflation Trends
It indeed seems to be a busy week for central banks, with several major ones scheduled to report on their monetary policy decisions. The Federal Reserve (Fed) is set to lead the way with its two-day meeting starting on Wednesday, followed by the European Central Bank (ECB), Bank of England …
Read More »Limited movements for European stocks ahead of The Fed decision
On Wednesday, European stocks navigated within a narrow range as investors exercised caution in making riskier bets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates and the future trajectory of monetary policy. The European STOXX 600 index recorded a slight increase of 0.1 percent by 0810 GMT. This modest …
Read More »European stocks rise ahead of US inflation data
European stocks rose on Tuesday as investors took comfort from weaker-than-expected UK wage growth data and amid anticipation for a key US inflation report to be published later on Tuesday. The European STOXX 600 index increased 0.1 percent by 0814 GMT and is on track to record gains for the …
Read More »European stocks are stable before the Fed decisions and mining companies decline
European stocks were largely stable at the beginning of a week full of economic events as investors awaited the release of US inflation data and the decisions of major global central banks regarding interest rates, while the decline in metal prices led to a decline in mining company shares. The …
Read More »European stocks decline, pressured by economic slowdown fears
European stocks fell on Thursday, with travel and entertainment stocks leading the losses, as investors became increasingly concerned about an economic slowdown after recent weak data. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3 percent by 0810 GMT, after touching the peak of more than four months yesterday, Wednesday. Data showed …
Read More »European stocks rise supported by the mining sector and a rise in the German DAX index
European stocks rose on Wednesday as bets increased that global interest rate hikes had peaked, with the mining sector, a beneficiary of higher metal prices, leading gains while Germany’s DAX index hit a new record high. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.1 percent by 0809 GMT, while the German …
Read More »European stocks decline, affected by a decline in financial sector stocks
European stocks fell on Tuesday, affected by a decline in financial sector stocks after Qatar reduced its stake in Barclays Bank, while investors remained cautious ahead of important economic data later on Tuesday. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.1 percent by 8:12 GMT. Barclays shares fell 3.3 percent a …
Read More »European stocks decline, driven by a decline in mining and energy companies
European stocks fell on Monday after strong gains last week driven by increased bets on a cut in interest rates, with mining and energy stocks falling on weak commodity prices. The European STOXX 600 index fell 0.1 percent by 0810 GMT after touching the highest level in four months on …
Read More »European stocks rise ahead of the release of economic data
European stocks rose as investors were optimistic about growing expectations of interest rate cuts as inflation declines, while awaiting the release of more economic data and comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday. The STOXX 600 index rose 0.5 percent by 0810 GMT amid a broad rally following …
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