European Extended Quarterly Gains, Eurozone Inflation Eased In March

European markets overlooked rising trade tensions with the U.S. and the escalating trade war with the U.S. Consumer price inflation in the eurozone is slower following the easing of services inflation and a decline in energy prices.

Europe Markets Extend Losses Amid Looming U.S. Import Tax on Vehicles

Stock market indexes across Europe fell as much as 1% ahead of the implementation of the U.S. import tax on vehicles. Germany's consumer price inflation slowed to a four-month low of 2.2% in March.

European Markets Extend Weekly Losses to 2%, France's Inflation Holds Steady Below 1%

European markets extended weekly losses to 2%, driven by a 5% decline in stocks in the automobile sector. The UK's retail sales advanced in February, and GDP and France's inflation remain below 1% for the second consecutive month in March.

German Automakers Drag European Markets After U.S. Announced 25% Tariffs

German and European automakers declined for the third consecutive day after the U.S. slapped stiff tariffs on vehicle imports from around the world.

European Markets Hovered Near Record Highs, UK Inflation Edged Lower In February

European markets hovered near record high and awaited UK's financial spending plans. The consumer price inflation edged slightly lower, but stayed above the central bank's target rate in February.

German Debt Increase Lifts Business Mood, EU Passenger Car Registrations Decline

European stock market indexes rebounded amid expectations of improving business climate after German lawmakers passed historic debt reform. Passenger vehicle sales in the European Union edged lower in February.

Europe Markets Lack Direction, Eurozone Business Activities Expand In March

European markets lacked direction, bond yields hovered near recent highs, and the euro stayed at a multi-month high as business activities expanded for the third consecutive month in March.

Europe Markets Extend Weekly Losses Amid Tariff Threats and Resurgent Inflation Worries

European markets turned cautious ahead of U.S. trade tariffs and Russia-Ukraine conflict uncertainty. For the week, indexes in Frankfurt and Paris declined, but they rose in London.

Sweden and the UK Hold Rates Steady, Switzerland Lowers Rates by 25 bps

The Bank of England held its reference rate steady but cited elevated inflation risks. Sweden's Riksbank held its rate steady and reiterated its inflation and economic growth outlook but warned that the job market recovery is likely to lag. The Swiss National Bank lowered its policy rate by 25 basis points and reiterated its inflation and annual economic growth outlook.

European Bond Investors Worry About German Defense and Infrastructure Stimulus Size

European markets worried that nearly 11% defense and infrastructure spending sought by Germany could start a new wave of inflation, and spending could spiral into social projects. Bond yields in Europe held near highs last seen in 2011.

German Lawmakers Approve Constitutional Reform to Increase Defense Spending, 10-Year Yield Held Near 14-Year High

German lawmakers approved a landmark debt brake reform bill, paving the way for infrastructure investment and higher defense spending with no limits.

European Markets Edged Higher Ahead of Monetary Policy Decisions from Central Banks This Week

European markets advanced in cautious trading ahead of major central banks around the world announcing their monetary policy decisions. The German lawmakers are expected to approve a historic debt limit increase amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

European Markets Erased Losses After German Political Parties Agreed On Debt Brake Revision

Investors in Europe overlook brewing tariff tensions between the U.S. and the European Union, and shifted focus to debt brake agreement in Germany.

German and French Bond Yields Near 16-Year Highs Amid New Borrowing Plans and Tariff Worries

European bond yields traded at multi-year highs amid talks of sharply higher government borrowings, and the euro struggled to hold on to its recent advances amid escalating tariff wars with the U.S.

German Bond Yield Jumps to 16-Year High, Ukraine Agrees to Temporary Ceasefire U.S. Terms

European markets rebounded, and German bond yields jumped to a 16-year high as coalition partners hammered out an infrastructure spending and government borrowing plan. Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire plan proposed by the U.S.

European Markets Attempt to Rebound, UK Retail Sales Growth Slowed In February

Investors were encouraged after political leaders announced plans to ramp up arms production and infrastructure development and overlooked U.S. trade policy uncertainty.