London

European markets fall as investors weigh UK inflation data, look to Fed rate decision
World

European markets fall as investors weigh UK inflation data, look to Fed rate decision

A market stall in the Kingston district of London in 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European markets fell on Wednesday as investors considered key data from the region and looked to the U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.45% at 12:39 p.m. London time, […]

Read More
These are the ’50 best hotels’ in the world for 2024
Travel

These are the ’50 best hotels’ in the world for 2024

What has 101 suites and villas, views over Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river and costs from $600 per night? Capella Bangkok, 2024’s ‘best’ hotel in the world, according to ’50 Best.’ That’s the collective view of 600 anonymous global voters, comprising travel journalists, hoteliers and seasoned travel specialists, which determined the results of “The World’s 50 […]

Read More
European stocks higher with central bank decisions in focus; Commerzbank shares hit 12-year high
World

European stocks higher with central bank decisions in focus; Commerzbank shares hit 12-year high

Tourists are visiting the center of Munich in Munich, Germany, on July 21, 2024.  Nurphoto | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were higher Tuesday, as upcoming central bank meetings remain in focus. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was 0.75% by 11:10 a.m., with all major bourses and virtually all sectors in the green. Banks […]

Read More
Commerzbank shares jump 17% after Unicredit buys 4.5% stake from the German government
World

Commerzbank shares jump 17% after Unicredit buys 4.5% stake from the German government

A customer enters a Commerzbank AG bank branch in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Commerzbank shares jumped on market open on Wednesday, after Italian bank UniCredit acquired a 4.5% stake in the Frankfurt-based lender from the German government. Commerzbank stock was up 17.4% at 8:52 a.m. London […]

Read More
European markets start the week on a positive note
World

European markets start the week on a positive note

Crowds of shoppers and visitors out on Oxford Street on 28th August 2024 in London, United Kingdom.  Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened higher on Monday, shrugging off more negative sentiment on Wall Street and in Asia-Pacific markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index opened 0.47% higher, with all […]

Read More
European stocks end week down 2.5%, worst since early August slump
World

European stocks end week down 2.5%, worst since early August slump

LONDON — European stocks closed lower Friday afternoon, paring earlier gains after a weaker than expected U.S. jobs report clouded global sentiment. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed down 1.15%, with all major bourses and almost all sectors ending in the red. Tech and mining stocks saw the biggest losses, shedding 2.39% and 2.41%, respectively. Health […]

Read More
Millionaires are moving to these 5 European cities — and London doesn’t make the list
World

Millionaires are moving to these 5 European cities — and London doesn’t make the list

Pascale Gueret | Istock | Getty Images Millionaires are eyeing up European cities as they look to relocate — but London doesn’t make the top five, according to a new report. Some 83% of high-net-worth individuals — defined as those earning $1 million or more — who are considering moving countries favor city living for […]

Read More
British luxury icon Burberry dropped from UK’s FTSE 100 stock market index
World

British luxury icon Burberry dropped from UK’s FTSE 100 stock market index

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – 2020/07/16: Storefront of the Burberry store in the prestigious New Bond Street. (Photo by Dave Rushen/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LONDON — British luxury fashion house Burberry Group dropped out of the U.K.’s FTSE 100 stock market index on Wednesday, as waning sales and […]

Read More
Europe stocks close sharply lower as tech stocks lead losses; Dutch chip firm ASML falls 6%
World

Europe stocks close sharply lower as tech stocks lead losses; Dutch chip firm ASML falls 6%

LONDON — European stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street and in Asia-Pacific markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index provisionally ended down 1%, with most sectors and major bourses in negative territory. Technology stocks dropped 3.2% to lead losses, while household goods fell 2%. The broad declines stateside prompted Asia-Pacific markets […]

Read More
European markets start the week on a positive note
World

European markets close lower as sentiment turns wary; Stoxx 600 down 1%

Crowds of shoppers and visitors out on Oxford Street on 28th August 2024 in London, United Kingdom.  Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks closed lower Tuesday, continuing a lackluster start to September trading. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index provisionally ended down 1%, with all major bourses and the majority […]

Read More