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Europe markets open higher; luxury stocks pop on Richemont results, LVMH up 8%
UK economy grew by less-than-expected 0.1% in November; sterling falls U.K. gross domestic product increased by 0.1% in November, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics, below a Reuters forecast for 0.2% economic growth. The British pound extended losses to trade 0.28% down against the U.S. dollar and 0.24% lower against the […]
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Europe’s stocks open higher ahead of closely watched U.S. inflation data
European markets opened higher on Wednesday as traders await the latest U.S. inflation data that will inform the Federal Reserve’s decision-making on interest rate cuts. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was around 0.4% higher during early deals, with most sectors and all major bourses in positive territory shortly after the opening bell. London’s FTSE 100 was […]
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European markets set to reverse negative momentum at the open, but bond yields are still in focus
European markets are heading for a positive open Tuesday, reversing negative sentiment in the region, but investors will be keeping a close eye on borrowing costs for a number of core European economies this week as bond yields remain elevated. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 4 points higher at 8,226, Germany’s […]
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Want to invest in the UK? Barclays names 3 stocks to buy — giving 2 over 40% upside
There may be some questions about the strength of the U.K. economy right now, but Barclays continues to see investment opportunities in the country, naming small- and mid-cap stocks it is betting on right now. The benchmark FTSE 100 index logged returns of 5.7% in 2024, significantly below its U.S. counterparts, with the S & […]
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European markets head for lower open, with traders focused on euro zone inflation data
European markets are heading for a negative open on Tuesday as investors in the region focus on the latest euro zone inflation data. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 40 points lower at 8,200, Germany’s DAX down 87 points at 20,123, France’s CAC down 33 points at 7,414 and Italy’s FTSE MIB down […]
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Chip stocks lead European markets higher; ASML up 5% after Foxconn revenue jump
European markets gained ground on Monday, with chip firms leading gains, after a choppy start to the year for stocks. The Stoxx 600 had a mixed performance last week, though it ended 0.2% higher amid a rocky start to 2025 for stocks around the world. Mixed sentiment could continue this week as traders look for […]
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European markets expected to see muted open ahead of the New Year holiday
European markets are expected to open flat to lower Tuesday ahead of the New Year holiday. London’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 20 points lower at 8,100 and France’s CAC 40 is seen opening 5 points lower at 7,309. Both bourses will be closing early today. Markets in Germany and Italy are shut […]
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European markets set to open mixed in last full trading day of 2024
European markets are set to open in mixed territory on Monday, in what will be the region’s final full trading session of the year. London’s FTSE 100 index is slated open 10 points lower at 8,127, according to IG, while the French CAC 40 is expected to add 67 points to open at 7,350. Germany’s […]
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European markets set to open higher after Christmas closure
European stocks were set to open higher on Friday, as regional markets resume trading following a closure for the Christmas holiday. The FTSE 100 is expected to open 34 points higher at 8,136, according to data from IG, while the German DAX is slated to gain 40 points at 19,888 and the French CAC 40 […]
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European markets higher as shortened Christmas week begins; UK economy stalls
UK borrowing costs rise Yields on British 10-year gilts crept higher on Monday, gaining 2 basis points to trade at 4.532% by 10:46 a.m. London time. It came after revised GDP figures showed the U.K. economy flatlined in the three months to September. U.K. borrowing costs hit a one-year high last week, but have since […]
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