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European stocks head for mixed open as global markets are rattled by central banks
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Tuesday after sharp declines in global markets on Monday amid fears that central banks will be forced into aggressive monetary policy tightening with inflation remaining high. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 23 points higher at 7,226, Germany’s DAX 44 points higher […]
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European stocks slide 2%, bond yields spike as traders fret over a possible recession
LONDON— European stocks tumbled on Monday as investor sentiment was dominated by the prospect of forthcoming interest rate hikes. The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 2.2% by late morning, with tech stocks and autos shedding 3.8% to lead losses as all sectors and major bourses slid into negative territory. The slump in sentiment in Europe on […]
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Global markets are tanking ahead of a huge week for central banks
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, June 1, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters LONDON — Global stock markets are falling sharply after May’s U.S. inflation print reignited fears that central banks will be forced into aggressive monetary policy tightening. Friday’s highly-anticipated consumer price index […]
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European markets close lower after ECB meeting, U.S. inflation shock; Stoxx 600 down 2.7%
LONDON — European stocks closed lower on Friday as investors reacted to the European Central Bank’s latest policy decisions and a hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation print. The pan-European Stoxx 600 ended the day down 2.7%, with banks shedding 4.9% to lead losses as all sectors and major bourses closed in negative territory. The ECB on Thursday […]
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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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Global fund manager explains why he loves these 2 retail stocks right now
Pella Funds Management’s Jordan Cvetanovski has named two retail stocks he says stand out and are likely to ride out the current market volatility. Cvetanovski, chairman, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at Pella, named U.S. discount store Dollar General and U.K.-based apparel retailer JD Sports as picks during CNBC Pro Talks . While shoppers […]
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Strategist says stock market may become a ‘meat-grinder of forlorn hope’ for dip-buyers
LONDON – Investors looking for value in the stock market during the ongoing downturn may be “deluding themselves,” according to Sean Corrigan, director at Cantillon Consulting. Fears that central banks will have to hike interest rates aggressively to curb inflation — at the risk of quashing growth as the global economy suffers concurrent hits from […]
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European stocks climb as global markets look for rebound; Stoxx 600 up 1.4%
LONDON — European stocks bounced on Friday as global markets looked to regain some ground after a bruising week, with investors assessing the outlook for inflation and interest rates. The pan-European Stoxx 600 added 1.4% by around noon, with travel and leisure stocks jumping 3% to lead gains as all sectors and major bourses traded […]
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