European markets extended weekly losses on Friday, amid growing uncertainties about a trade agreement with the U.S. Germany's factory orders rose, sidestepping trade uncertainties and geopolitical risks.
European markets hovered near record highs, and the euro held firm amid general weakness in the dollar. Semiconductor-linked stocks advanced after the U.S. lifted some of the restrictions on design software sales.
European markets hovered near record territory amid optimism about bilateral trade talks with the U.S. and growing prospects of rate cuts. Spain's registered unemployed dropped to the lowest since June 2008.
The eurozone inflation rate edged higher after services inflation overwhelmed food price inflation and a slower decline in energy prices. The number of job seekers in Germany inched higher near the 3 million mark, the highest in a decade.
European markets struggled to rise above the flatline in June amid hopes of a trade agreement with the U.S. The euro and the pound traded at multi-year highs as global investors avoided the U.S. dollar-denominated assets.
European markets edged higher, bond yields held steady, and energy prices extended weekly losses. NATO leaders haggle over rising national defense costs as the U.S. seeks ways to lower its commitment to the region.
European markets trimmed weekly losses amid expectations of a possible temporary ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The UK's retail sales declined, largely driven by a sharp fall in food store sales.
European markets traded down, and investors reviewed rate decisions from major central banks. The Norges Bank and Riksbank lowered their policy rates and signaled additional rate cuts in 2025. The Bank of England held rates steady in a 6-to-3 vote.
Crude oil and natural gas supply disruption worries added to the lingering U.S. tariff uncertainty. The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates on Thursday after the latest inflation update showed persistent upward price pressures. Sweden's Riksbank trimmed rates as expected.
European stock market indexes turned lower, and crude oil and natural gas prices edged higher, as investors worried that the protracted Israel-Iran war could spike inflationary forces.
On Friday, European markets fell sharply due to concerns about an energy supply disruption and the potential for a wider war in the Middle East following Israel's strikes on military and nuclear infrastructure.
