European Markets Flatlined In Busy of Week of Rate Decisions, Manufacturing Activities Diverged In Spain and Italy

European markets lacked direction ahead of a busy week of earnings and economic releases. Manufacturing activities in Spain expanded at the fastest pace over two years, and in Italy they contracted for the seventh consecutive month. 

European Markets Halt 3-Day Losing Streak, Swiss Inflation Slows but Nominal Prices Remain High

European markets opened higher on the first day of November as investors reassessed interest rate path and economic outlook. Home prices continued to rise in the UK, but the price increase slowed. 

European Market Indexes Extended October Losses; Eurozone Inflation Rebounded In October

Benchmark indexes in Paris, London, and Frankfurt extended losses in the month. Investors reacted to the latest earnings from Societe Generale, BNP, Airbus, AB InBev, and TotalEnergies.

Eurozone GDP Growth Accelerated, Standard Chartered and UBS In Focus After Earnings

The GDP growth in the eurozone accelerated in the third quarter, and four leading economies of the region reported better-than-expected activities. Investors reacted to a mixed batch of earnings, including results from Volkswagen, UBS, Standard Chartered, and GSK.

German Consumer Sentiment Improved; BP, Banco Santander, HSBC, and Novartis In Focus After Earnings

European market indexes looked up, and investors reviewed the latest batch of corporate results. German consumer sentiment improved for the second month in a row, and the U.K.'s retail prices fell at the fastest pace in over three years in October. 

Europe Movers: Airlines, Energy Stocks, KPN, Philips

Energy explorers traded down and airlines advanced after crude oil prices fell 5% amid signs of cooling tensions between Iran and Israel. Philips NV lowered its annual outlook citing demand weakness in China.

European Markets On Hold Ahead of Busy Week of Earnings, Spain's Retail Sales Soar

European markets traded around the flatline in a busy week of earnings and economic releases. Investors are still holding out for aggressive rate cuts by the European Central Bank. Spain's retail sales rose at the fastest pace in eighteen months in September.

European Markets Extend Weekly Losses; Russia Hikes Rates, Spain's Jobless Rate Drops

European markets lacked direction as investors reassessed future rate actions by the European Central Bank. For the week, benchmark indexes in Paris, London, and Frankfurt extended weekly losses. The Bank of Russia hikes key lending rate to 21%.

Europe Movers: Abrdn, Barclays, Danone, Essentra, Hermes, Indivior, Michelin, Renault

Hermes International reported a rise in third quarter sales despite headwinds in Greater China. Danone SA said third-quarter organic sales were ahead of expectations. Abrdn reported higher-than-expected asset outflow in the third quarter. Michelin said annual sales volumes may decline as much as 6%.

European Markets Halt 3-Day Slide After Positive Quarterly Results, Renault and Barclays Shine

Positive earnings from leading industrial companies in Europe supported market gains and halted a three-day slide.

European Markets Extend Losses to Fourth Day Amid Mixed Earnings

European markets struggled to advance for the fourth session in a row, and investors reviewed the fresh batch of earnings.

European Markets Extend 2-Day Losses, New Car Registration Drop In September

European stock market indexes struggled to advance for the second day in a row, and investors reacted to the fresh batch of earnings. Passenger car registrations declined for the second month in a row in September. 

European Markets Hover Near Record Highs In Cautious Trading, Germany's Producer Price Deflation Extends to 15th Month

European markets struggled to advance after rising in the previous two consecutive weeks. Germany's producer prices fell for the 15th month in a row, driven by an ongoing decline in energy prices.

European Markets Rest After Mixed Earnings and Lackluster China Data

European markets advanced about 1% in the week after the ECB lowered its key lending rates for the third time in 2024 and signaled possible rate cuts in the future. 

Europe Movers: Nestle, Nokia, Nordea Bank, Pernod Ricard

Nokia reiterated its annual earnings outlook. Nestle SA said nine-month sales declined from a year ago, partly because of foreign exchange headwinds. Nordea Bank launched a new stock buyback plan. Pernod Ricard said weak demand in China dragged down overall sales.