European Markets Struggled to Advance, Steady GDP Growth In Eurozone

The Euro Area GDP growth rate in the second quarter matched the first quarter, and Spain led the region with an increase of 2.9%. German GDP contracted by 0.1%. 

Mixed Trading In Europe Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

European markets advanced as investors awaited the monetary policy decisions from major central banks in the U.S., the U.K., and Japan. Bond yields in Germany, France, and Italy dropped to a four-month low. 

European Markets Extend Weekly Gains; Eurostar and SNCF Face Arson Attacks

European markets extended weekly gains as investors reviewed the latest quarterly results from Hermes, EssilorLuxottica, Babcock International, and Mercedes Benz.

European Markets Extended Weekly Losses After a Batch of Weak Earnings

Weak corporate earnings and ongoing economic stagnation dampened market sentiment on bourses across Europe. 

European Market Indexes Decline After Private Sector Growth Stalls

European markets were under pressure amid a batch of mixed earnings, and business activities nearly stagnated in the currency union in July.

European Market Indexes Flatlined In Cautious Trading

European market indexes flatlined, and gains in tech stocks were overshadowed by the weakness in luxury and resource stocks. 

European Indexes Gained 1% as Investors Reacted to China Rate Cuts and U.S. Political Developments

European markets rebounded as investors reacted to U.S. political developments and China's interest rate cut in the absence of domestic news.

European Indexes Extend Weekly Losses, Eurozone Current Account Surplus Held Steady In May

European markets extended weekly losses amid rate path uncertainty, a global tech outage, and a lack of policy clarity in China. Resource stocks were under pressure after policymakers failed to make major policy announcements at the end of the much-delayed Third Plenum. 

ECB Holds Rates Steady, EU New Car Registrations Rebounded In June

The European Central Bank held its three key lending rates steady after trimming rates by 25 basis points in June for the first time since 2016. The European Union passenger car registration increased in June, but battery vehicle sales eased. 

European Markets Extended 3-day Decline Ahead of ECB Rate Decisions

European markets extended losses to the third session in a row ahead of the European Central Bank's policy decisions later in the week. 

European Stock Indexes Extended Weekly Losses, Eurozone Trade Balance Swung to Surplus

European markets turned lower amid rate jitters and macroeconomic anxieties as investors reviewed the latest batch of earnings. The Euro Area trade balance swung to a surplus in May after imports fell faster than exports. 

European Markets Turned Lower, Industrial Output Eased In May

European markets halted a 3-day rally, and luxury stocks declined after China reported mixed economic data. Industrial output in the eurozone declined less than expected in May. 

3-Day European Market Rally Extends Weekly Gains

European markets rebounded, the euro held firm, and bond yields edged lower after a week of political turmoil in France. Germany's wholesale prices declined for the 14th month in a row. 

Euro In Focus as Sharp Divisions Keep French Parties From Forming the Next Government

Political turmoil in France shows no sign of abating, with the potential to drag down the euro amid well-entrenched divisions among three political blocs with no clear majority. 

European Stocks Halted 3-Day Slump, Euro In Focus Amid Growing Political Turmoil In France

With rising political turmoil and leading nations of the European Union, the euro may face an uncertain future in the months ahead. French lawmakers struggle to form an alliance amid deep divisions, which could force President Macron to appoint a technocrat as the next prime minister.