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European markets cautious as investors gear up for U.S. inflation data; Credit Suisse down 5%
LONDON — European stocks were muted on Wednesday as investors prepare for the latest reading of U.S. inflation on Friday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 hovered around the flatline in early trade, with retail stocks adding 1.8% while basic resources shed 0.7%. Credit Suisse shares fell more than 5% after the embattled lender warned that it […]
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European markets close higher as mining stocks lead gains; Just Eat Takeaway shares up 12%
LONDON — European stocks advanced on Monday as international markets gear up for key U.S. data releases, including the latest inflation reading. The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally ended up 1%, with mining stocks climbing 2.7% to lead gains as most sectors and major bourses closed in positive territory. Just Eat Takeaway shares jumped around 12% […]
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European stocks close lower as UK inflation hits 40-year high; Stoxx 600 down 1.1%
LONDON — European stocks closed lower on Wednesday as fears over inflation rattled markets on either side of the Atlantic. Stock picks and investing trends from CNBC Pro: Global markets have remained bogged down by fears of aggressive monetary policy tightening and slowing economic growth. Earnings before the bell came from ABN AMRO, Burberry, British […]
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European markets close higher despite hot U.S. inflation data; Stoxx 600 up 1.6%
LONDON — European stocks closed higher Wednesday, with investors largely shrugging off hotter-than-expected inflation data out of the U.S. The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally closed up 1.6%, with autos jumping 3.6% to lead gains as all sectors traded in positive territory except health care, which fell 1.2%. The gains in Europe come after some choppy […]
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European markets close down 2.8% as travel, tech stocks lead losses; oil prices fall 5%
LONDON — European stocks on Monday fell to two-month lows as global investors fled risk assets en masse due to fears over inflation. The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally ended down 2.8%, hitting its lowest level since Mar. 8. Travel and tech shares led the losses, down 5.8% and 4.8% respectively, as all sectors and major […]
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European markets head for higher open; Ukraine war remains in focus
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher Thursday as investors keep an eye on developments in the war between Russia and Ukraine. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 16 points higher at 7,636, Germany’s DAX 45 points higher at 14,392, France’s CAC 40 up 14 points at 6,638 and Italy’s FTSE MIB 12 […]
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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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