European Markets Hover at 2-Month Highs with Earnings In Focus

European markets lacked direction but hovered at two-month highs amid receding anxieties about the U.S.-led tariff war. Investors shifted their attention to the latest batch of earnings, including results from Alstom, TUI, Daimler Truck Holding, and E.ON.

European Markets Lack Direction, Bond Yields Hold Firm

European markets lacked direction, and investors turned cautious amid uncertainty related to the U.S. trade policy. The euro edged lower, crude oil and natural gas prices edged higher, but bond yields held firm.

European Markets Advanced as U.S. and China Announce to Halt Sky-High Tariffs for Now

European markets advanced after the U.S. and China announced a pause on sky-high tariffs for the next three months.

Europe Movers: A.P. Moeller, Belgian Post, Evonik Industries, Hochtief, ICA Group, UniCredit

Belgian Post swung to a loss in the first quarter. ICA Group, the parent company of Iberia Air and British Airways, said it is 80% booked for the second quarter. Evonik Industries’ net income climbed, supported by growth in the animal nutrition business. UniCredit posted strong results but issued a cautious outlook.

Positive Earnings Support Weekly Advances In Europe, Investors Look for Details of US-UK Trade Deal

European markets extended weekly gains amid earnings and rate-cut optimism. Market sentiment was further boosted after the U.S. and UK announced a preliminary framework of a narrow trade deal, averting sky-high U.S. tariffs.

Sweden and Norway Hold Rates Steady, Germany's Trade Surplus Stays Surplus

Riksbank and Norges Bank held their key lending rate steady, citing elevated global trade uncertainties, but left the door open for a rate cut later in the year. Germany's exports advanced, and its trade surplus was stable in March.

Eurozone Retail Sales Growth Slowed and German Factory Orders Advanced In March

European stock market indexes trended down ahead of rate decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. German factory orders edged higher, and the Eurozone retail sales growth slowed in March.

Europe Movers: Hugo Boss, Pandora, TeamViewer, Zalando

Hugo Boss reported weak quarterly results, impacted by slower demand in the Asia Pacific region. Pandora posted strong earnings in the first quarter and issued a positive outlook. Zalando swung to a profit and sales edged up.

European Markets Struggled to Advance Ahead of Rate Decisions

European stock market indexes lacked direction, and the euro traded near a four-month high. Deliveroo agreed to be acquired by the U.S.-based Door Dash. Hugo Boss advanced after a revenue beat, and Philips lowered its profitability outlook.

Europe Markets Lack Direction Ahead of Rate Decisions and Busy Week of Earnings and Economic Releases

European markets lacked direction in Monday's trading ahead of a busy week of earnings, rate decisions, and economic data releases.

Europe Movers: London Stock Exchange, Persimmon, Standard Chartered, Stellantis

Stellantis revenue declined after the parent company of Fiat delivered fewer vehicles in the latest quarter. Standard Chartered reported strong first-quarter results. London Stock Exchange announced a share buyback program.

European Markets Extended Weekly Rise to Fourth Consecutive Week

Benchmark indexes in Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and London advanced for the fourth week in a row as investor sentiment recovered.

Eurozone GDP Growth Accelerated, Germany's Economic Recession Extended to 7th Quarter

European markets advanced after Germany, France, and the eurozone reported GDP growth data. Better-than-expected quarterly results from UBS, Barclays, and Societe Generale supported market enthusiasm.

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European Markets Extend Gains Powered by Bank and Luxury Stock Rally

European markets advanced and extended April gains as investors reviewed the latest batch of earnings. HSBC and Deutsche Bank reported strong quarterly results. Germany's forward-looking consumer confidence index improved for the second consecutive month in a row.

European Markets Edged Higher In Cautious Trading Ahead of Earnings Results

European markets traded higher as investors awaited a fresh batch of earnings this week from leading corporations. Market indexes are set to trim April losses amid expectations of additional rate cuts by central banks in the U.S., Japan, and Europe.