European markets drop following week of interest rate decisions
The Bank of England kept rates steady at 4.5% on Thursday, as inflation remains sticky and global uncertainty ratchets up. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean markets opened downbeat on…
Euronext CEO: ‘There is a massive migration of investment from the US to to Europe’
"Europe appears to be a safe harbour for investors who look for predictability," the CEO of pan-European stock exchange Euronext said to Euronews Business. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean stock…
European markets subdued as Israel raises tensions in the Middle East
Healthcare companies such as GSK plc and tech companies such as Siemens AG were among the top losers on European markets on Wednesday morning. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean…
Markets week ahead: Will central banks offer investors a positive push?
Major central banks are set to decide on interest rates this week, providing guidance on market trajectory. Investors will particularly focus on the Federal Reserve’s…
European markets dip as Trump vows to respond to EU’s counter tariffs
European markets respond to escalating tariff anxieties, as Canada and the EU announced countermeasures to the US’ 25% steel and aluminium tariffs. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean markets opened…
Beyond defence: Stocks set to gain from Germany’s economic revolution
Germany's fiscal shift will drive billions into infrastructure, energy, and housing, boosting eurozone growth. Goldman Sachs highlights 12 Buy-rated European stocks set to benefit from…
European stocks rise as Ukraine ceasefire talks boost market sentiment
Euronews Business takes a look at how European and global markets are performing on Wednesday, amid escalating trade tensions and talks on Ukraine. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean markets…
European markets mixed as investor sentiment remains uncertain
Euronews Business takes a look at how European and global markets are performing on Tuesday, amid escalating global tariff tensions. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean markets opened mostly mixed…
Euro erases post-Trump election losses: Is the rally just beginning?
The euro has surged to 1.0850 against the dollar, erasing post-Trump election losses after a 4.4% weekly gain—its strongest since 2009. While Germany’s fiscal overhaul…
DAX hits new high as EU summit concludes defence spending increase
The EU member states agreed on a statement to boost the bloc’s defence spending, backing Germany’s push to relax its fiscal rules. The DAX hit…
Euro hits multi-month high as the EU prepares to boost defence spending
The euro surged for the second consecutive trading day amid the EU’s plan to boost defence spending by hundreds of billion euros. ADVERTISEMENTThe euro surged…
Markets dip as China vows retaliation over Trump’s extra tariff threat
European markets were in the red on Friday morning after China vowed to retaliate as necessary to Donald Trump's extra 10% tariff hike. ADVERTISEMENTThe pan-European…
European markets repeatedly reach new highs despite risks of a US-EU trade war
The European stock markets have been exceptional this year, with both the Euro Stoxx 600 Index and the DAX repeatedly reaching new highs, despite the…
BNP Paribas surges on earnings beat, UBS slumps after disappointment
Shares of BNP Paribas surged after the French bank posted strong fourth-quarter results, with net income up 15.7% to €2.32bn and a dividend hike. UBS…
Markets volatile as investors assess China’s retaliatory tariffs on US
China announces retaliatory tariffs on the US after President Donald Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Global markets recovered some losses from Monday’s selloff,…
Eurozone inflation tops forecasts, but euro tumbles on tariff fears
Eurozone inflation exceeded forecasts in January, reaching 2.5%, but the euro weakened as fears of US tariffs overshadowed expectations of a hawkish ECB response. European…
Markets recover from DeepSeek turmoil ahead of key rate decisions and tech results
Global stock markets rebounded from the previous day's selloff, ahead of major tech earnings and central bank rate decisions. ADVERTISEMENTBoth European and US stock markets…
The markets: Central bank rate decisions, tech earnings, and key economic data
Global markets will focus on central bank rate decisions and earnings from US tech giants, alongside major European corporate quarterly results. ADVERTISEMENTStock markets posted consecutive…
A round-up of global stock markets in Trump’s inauguration week
Global stock markets rallied this week amid Trump’s actions following his inauguration on Monday. European markets repeatedly hit new highs despite tariff threats, while the…
European markets gain despite Trump’s signals on tariffs
US President Donald Trump delivered tariff threats to China, and the European Union, while pressurising Russia with more sanctions and import levies. The European markets,…