European Markets Extended Gains, UK Retail Sales Perked Up and France's Manufacturing Confidence Improved

Benchmark indexes in Europe gained between 2% and 3% as investors shifted their attention to earnings results. The UK's retail sales advanced more than expected in March, driven by favorable weather. France's manufacturing climate indicator improved following reduced pessimism.

Europe Markets Turned Lower Amid U.S. Trade Policy Chaos, EU Passenger Car Registration Eased

European markets struggled to advance, and investors reviewed the latest batch of earnings. Passenger car registration in the European Union declined nearly 2% in the first quarter amid a deteriorating economic growth outlook.

Europe Indexes Rebounded 2%, Eurozone Business Activities Growth Slowed In April

European markets rebounded amid hopes of easing of trade tensions after the Trump administration signaled its readiness to compromise and adjust to global realities. Eurozone private sector activities expanded for the fourth consecutive month in April.

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Caution Prevailed In European Trading Amid Global Trade Uncertainties

European markets struggled to advance amid global trade uncertainties and a deteriorating outlook for economic growth in the currency union.

Europe Markets Lacked Direction Ahead of Rate Decisions

The European Central Bank is widely anticipated to lower rates for the sixth consecutive time since June amid weakening economic growth and subdued inflation. Germany's producer prices edged lower in March.

Europe Stock Indexes Turned Lower, UK Consumer Price Inflation Eased In March

The growth worries resurfaced in the semiconductor-linked stocks after the U.S. placed additional restrictions on the sale of advanced equipment to China.

European Markets Retain Upward Bias as Earnings Season Gains Momentum

European markets advanced as earnings season gained momentum. Luxury stocks declined after LVMH's weak sales dragged sentiment in the fashion sector. Automobile stocks rose on speculation that the U.S. may pause tariffs on automobile imports.

European Markets Advance as Investors Shift Attention to Earnings Releases

European markets advanced in Monday's trading as investors awaited more clarity on the constantly shifting U.S. trade policy. Investors are awaiting earnings from LVMH, Christian Dior, Hermes International, ASML Holding, and Wise plc.

Europe Markets Struggle to React to U.S. Trade Policy Driven Turmoil

European markets trimmed weekly gains amid global recession worries rooted in the U.S. trade policy-driven turmoil and rapidly intensifying trade war between the U.S. and China.

European Markets Soar 4% Tracking Gains On Wall Street, Bond Yields Advance

European markets staged a sharp rebound, tracking gains on Wall Street. The U.S. president backed down from his steep tariffs after the U.S. Treasury signaled rising risks of an upcoming bond auction failure.

Europe Markets Resume Slide Amid U.S. Tariff Policy Chaos and Lack of Plans

European stocks resumed their slide amid the rapidly escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies. The U.S. tariffs on imports kicked in, and the presidential administration sent conflicting signals about its trade policy.

Europe Markets Recover 2% Amid Elevated Trade Tensions

European markets rebounded following sharp losses in the previous session as the European Union and the U.S. exchanged offers. France's trade deficit widened after imports rose at a faster pace than exports in February.

European Markets Plunged to Multi-Month Lows as Recession Fears Dominate Sentiment

European markets attempted to recover from early losses after the U.S.-sparked trade war intensified. German trade surplus shrank, and industrial output decreased.

European Markets Extend Weekly Losses to 7% Amid Growth and Tariff Worries

European markets extended weekly losses after worries of a wider trade war were compounded by the weakening growth outlook. Benchmark indexes in Frankfurt, Paris, and London deepened losses to 7%.

Europe Markets Deepen Losses After Trump Tariffs Raised Prospects of Global Recession

European markets extended the weekly decline for the second consecutive day after the U.S. announced reciprocal tariffs targeting key trading partners.