All articles tagged with #european markets
Originally Published 11 days ago — by CNBC
European stocks opened mixed on the last trading day of 2025, with defense stocks rising and regional markets reaching new highs, while precious metals like gold and silver declined; trading was limited due to the holiday schedule, and no major European data was released.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by CNBC
European markets closed mixed with Novo Nordisk shares jumping 9.2% after FDA approval for a GLP-1 pill, while Sanofi announced a $2.2 billion acquisition. Gold and silver futures hit new highs, and U.S. visa bans were imposed on EU officials involved in social media censorship. Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher, and U.S. futures remained flat despite record closes for the S&P 500.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by CNBC
European markets reached new highs before Christmas, with the Stoxx 600 hitting a record, driven by gains in biotech and renewable sectors, amid positive economic data and geopolitical developments, while U.S. and Asia-Pacific markets opened mostly higher.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by CNBC
European markets are expected to open lower following a record-high session, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and stable Chinese loan rates, with investors cautious ahead of a short trading week and key economic data releases.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by CNBC
European stocks are expected to open flat as investors await key central bank decisions, with the UK inflation rate cooling to 3.2%, causing the pound to fall against the dollar and euro; U.S. futures declined following mixed jobs data, while Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by CNBC
European markets closed higher overall, but defense and pharma stocks declined amid ongoing geopolitical and economic developments, including ECB policy decisions, inflation data, and Ukraine funding discussions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
Global stocks declined slightly from record highs ahead of US inflation data, with markets reacting to political risks, bond yield increases, and expectations of Fed rate cuts, while the dollar weakened and oil and gold prices fell.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNBC
European stock markets opened higher amid positive earnings from Nvidia, despite some declines like Drax's 11% drop due to regulatory probes. Nvidia's strong sales growth signals AI sector resilience, while European auto data shows significant growth in EV registrations, especially from Chinese manufacturers like BYD. Drax's investigation and upcoming economic data are key points to watch.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CNBC
French stocks declined sharply amid political uncertainty as opposition parties refused to support a confidence vote in Prime Minister Bayrou's government, raising concerns about a potential collapse. This instability, coupled with global market reactions to U.S. Federal Reserve tensions and corporate news like Puma's stock movements, contributed to a volatile European market environment.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Reuters
Global stocks remained steady or slightly up amid cautious optimism over trade negotiations following US tariff threats, with markets reacting less severely than expected and some regions, like Europe and Asia, showing signs of resilience. The US announced higher tariffs on Japan and South Korea, but markets are hopeful for a preliminary trade deal before the August 1 deadline, while the yen and other currencies showed mixed responses.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Reuters
European stocks rose on optimism from US-China trade talks, while the US dollar fell to its lowest in over three years amid expectations of US rate cuts and easing trade tensions, with markets also reacting to geopolitical developments and economic data.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Reuters
Markets showed little reaction to the US's threatened tariff hike on steel and aluminum, with investors expecting Trump to back down, while geopolitical tensions with China and Europe remain unresolved. Federal Reserve officials indicated potential for interest rate cuts later this year amid trade-related risks, and key economic data and speeches are scheduled to influence markets today.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
European markets saw slight declines as investors awaited the European Central Bank's (ECB) final monetary policy decision of the year, with expectations of a 25-basis-point rate cut. The Swiss National Bank surprised with a 50-basis-point cut amid inflation challenges and a strong franc. Meanwhile, U.S. inflation data aligned with forecasts, and traders anticipate a Federal Reserve rate cut next week. Brunello Cucinelli shares rose despite a retail sector slump, while Inditex shares fell following disappointing results.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
European markets fell on Tuesday as investors awaited the U.S. inflation report, with the Stoxx 600 down 0.3% and basic resources stocks leading losses. Stellantis announced a joint venture with CATL to build a battery factory in Spain, while TeamViewer shares dropped after announcing its acquisition of 1E. Allianz raised its financial targets, aiming for higher earnings per share and return on equity. Germany confirmed a 2.4% inflation rate for November, and China's import data showed a slowdown.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Benzinga
Global markets showed mixed results with U.S. stocks declining as investors took profits post-election, while European markets saw slight gains. In Asia, most markets fell except for China's indices, which rose. Commodities like crude oil and gold saw price increases, while natural gas declined. The U.S. dollar reached a five-month high amid these market fluctuations.