Market Report - Europe
Europe midday: Israel attack on Iran rattles investors; Royal Unibrew soars
European stocks were lower at midday on Friday after Israel launched an attack on Iran in the latest escalation of hostilities between the two since Tel Aviv attacked the Iranian consulate in Syria.
Europe open: Shares fall as Israel attacks Iran; Oil, gold rise
European stocks tumbled at the open on Friday after Israel launched an attack on Iran in the latest escalation of hostilities between the two since Tel Aviv attacked the Iranian consulate in Syria.
Europe midday: Shares hold gains on upbeat EZ construction data
European shares were steady on Thursday as investors shrugged off another weak session in the US overnight, with a jump in eurozone construction helping drive late morning sentiment.
Europe open: Shares shrug off Wall St to post gains; Sartorius slumps
European shares continued to rally on Thursday as investors shrugged off another weak session in the US overnight.
Europe midday: Shares up as IDS spikes 20% on Kretinsky bid approach
European shares extended their rally on Wednesday after a major sell-off a day earlier as investors digested UK inflation news and a rebuffed bid approach for Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services that sent the stock up 20%.
Europe open: Shares stage mini-rally after Tuesday sell-off
European shares staged a small rally at the open on Wednesday after a major sell-off a day earlier as investors digested inflation news and awaited Israel’s response to a missile attack by Iran on Saturday night.
Europe midday: Shares stay in the red; Dr Martens stumbles
European shares were sharply lower on Tuesday after hefty losses on Wall Street as investors waited for Israel's response to a missile attack by Iran on Saturday.
Europe open: Shares slump on Middle-East tensions, Wall Street
European shares opened sharply lower on Tuesday after hefty losses on Wall Street as investors waited for Israel's response to a missile attack by Iran on Saturday.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains as EZ industrial output rebounds
European shares extended morning gains on Monday despite increased tensions in the Middle East after Iran fired drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday in retaliation for what it claimed was an Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria on April 1.
Europe open: Shares shrug off MEast tensions; Temenos surges 15%
European shares opened higher on Monday despite increased tensions in the Middle East after Iran fired drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday in retaliation for what it claimed was an Israeli attack on its consulate in Syria on April 1.
Europe midday: Stocks jump on ECB rate-cut hopes
The Stoxx 600 index was up 1% on Friday as investor optimism surrounding interest-rate cuts in Europe prompted a return in risk appetite.
Europe open: Stocks jump early as investors digest ECB comments
European stocks rose strongly on Friday as investors continued to digest comments from the European Central Bank, which indicated that a rate cut would be on the cards in the coming months.
Europe midday: Stocks inch lower as risk appetite fades, ECB in focus
European stock markets were in the red on Thursday as nervousness about stubborn inflation and uncertainty surrounding the interest-rate outlook dampened risk sentiment.
Europe open: Markets subdued as interest-rate uncertainty prompts caution
Stock markets across Europe opened flat on Thursday with investors exercising caution after an upside surprise in US inflation data rattled markets the previous day.
Europe midday: Stocks rise ahead of key US inflation data
Strong gains from tech stocks, as well as heavyweights Tesco and Philips, were providing a lift on European equity markets on Wednesday, with investors in a positive mood ahead of a key inflation report from across the Pond.
Europe open: Philips, tech stocks lead gains early on
European stocks rose on Wednesday, with strong gains from tech stocks and healthcare giant Philips, as investors looked ahead to a crucial inflation report from the US due out in afternoon trade.
Europe midday: Investors wary ahead of ECB decision, US inflation
European shares were lower on Tuesday as investors took a cautious approach ahead of US inflation data later in the week and an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank.
Europe open: Shares slip as nervous investors fret over US inflation
European shares opened lower on Tuesday as investors took a cautious approach ahead of US inflation data later in the week and an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank.
Europe midday: Shares rally as Zalando, Entain make gains
European shares rallied on Monday as investors awaited the start of the latest earnings season and another dump of economic data.
Europe open: Shares lower as investors eye data dump, Q1 earnings
European shares opened marginally lower on Monday as investors awaited the start of the latest earnings season and another dump of economic data.