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European stocks set for muted open to start second quarter; Russia-Ukraine in focus
LONDON — European markets are set for a cautious start to the second quarter on Friday, with talks between Russia and Ukraine continuing to guide investor sentiment. Britain’s FTSE 100 is seen around 4 points lower at 7,512, Germany’s DAX is expected to shed around 15 points to 14,400 and France’s CAC 40 is set […]
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European stocks muted after a tumultuous month for markets
LONDON — European stocks were mixed on the last trading day of March, a month marked by global geopolitical and economic uncertainty after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The pan-European Stoxx 600 hovered 0.2% below the flatline by mid-afternoon, but was on course to eke out a monthly gain for March. Utilities gained 0.9% while retail […]
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European markets pull back amid doubts over latest Russian pledges over Ukraine
LONDON — European stocks retreated on Wednesday following the latest round of talks between Russia and Ukraine, aimed at finding a solution to the conflict. The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 0.5% in early trade, with autos shedding 1.6% to lead losses, while oil and gas stocks gained 2.1%. In terms of individual share price movement, […]
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European markets climb as Ukraine-Russia talks begin; Stoxx 600 up 1.8%
LONDON — European stocks advanced on Tuesday as another round of Ukraine-Russia talks got underway. The pan-European Stoxx 600 climbed 1.8% by mid-afternoon, with autos jumping 4.5% to lead gains as all sectors and major bourses traded in positive territory. In terms of individual share price movement, Swedish investment company Storskogen Group added more than […]
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European markets head for lackluster open ahead of NATO summit focused on Ukraine
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open slightly higher on Thursday with regional investors keeping a close eye on developments in Ukraine, and key meetings of NATO, EU and G-7 leaders in Brussels. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 7 points higher at 7,460, Germany’s DAX 8 points higher at 14,296, France’s CAC […]
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European markets close higher, notch best weekly gain since 2020 amid Russia-Ukraine talks
LONDON — European markets closed higher on Friday, notching their best weekly gain since 2020, as investors tracked negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and digested a big week of central bank decisions. The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally ended 0.7% higher, with most sectors in positive territory and major bourses pointing in opposite directions. The index […]
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