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European Stocks Slide as Traders Brace for More US Rate Hikes

  • European stock markets fell at open on Tuesday due to concerns over potential US interest rate hike to fight inflation
  • London's FTSE 100 index dropped 0.3%
  • Frankfurt's DAX index retreated 0.6%
  • Paris CAC 40 index sank 0.9%
  • Falls come after US central bank signaled more interest rate hikes to come
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U.S. stocks are set to open higher as investors await fresh labor data that could impact the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision.
European shares traded higher as traders considered the possibility of higher interest rates from the U.S. Federal Reserve and awaited upcoming economic data, while U.S. stocks opened higher and Asian stocks rallied due to a stock market policy change in China.
European stock markets are expected to open higher following positive moves on Wall Street, as investors anticipate fresh economic data and a potential pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
European markets are expected to open higher following UBS's strong quarterly results and positive economic data, while China's factory activity contracted and U.S. job growth slowed in August.
European stock markets opened lower on Tuesday as the boost from Chinese stimulus measures faded, with construction and banking stocks experiencing the biggest falls, while Danish drug-maker Novo Nordisk became Europe's most valuable firm.
Shares in Europe opened lower following declines in Asian markets due to weaker Chinese services data and concerns about the property industry, while in the US, the S&P 500 rose after employment figures suggested a cooling job market, raising hopes of the Federal Reserve moderating interest rate increases.
Wall Street stocks opened lower as traders grappled with concerns over China's struggling economy and climbing Treasury yields, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones slightly down and the Nasdaq Composite slipping, while the focus remains on the Federal Reserve and seasonal market forces.
European markets opened higher on Friday, looking to rebound after seven consecutive sessions of losses, as investors assess weak Chinese data, higher government bond yields, and renewed inflationary concerns in the U.S. despite German inflation easing to 6.4% in August.
The European Central Bank faces a difficult decision on whether or not to hike rates as the economy slows, while the US releases inflation numbers and rising oil prices create concerns about price pressures.
European stock markets are expected to open higher on Tuesday as investors await economic data, including U.S. inflation figures and the European Central Bank's rate decision, while Arm IPO's price could potentially surpass $51 per share. Meanwhile, tech investor Paul Meeks plans to buy tech stocks once the market correction subsides, and Federal Reserve officials are reportedly feeling less urgency for another rate hike. HSBC has also named its "must see stocks" in the UK.
European markets are poised for a negative open as investors await U.S. inflation data for August, which is expected to show a year-over-year rise of 3.6%.
The European Central Bank is facing a dilemma on whether to raise its key interest rate to combat inflation or hold off due to economic deterioration, with investors split on the likelihood of a rate hike.
European markets are expected to have a mixed open as investors await the European Central Bank's rate decision, while US inflation data leads to slightly lower stock market closures.
The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates, but traders believe that any immediate risk to the euro is likely to be on the downside, and if there is a hike, it will likely be the last.
Wall Street stocks set for higher open as August inflation suggests the Federal Reserve won't raise interest rates, while Arm's IPO and oil prices remain in focus.
The European Central Bank has raised key interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to help bring down inflation, although the economy is expected to remain weak for a while before slowly recovering in the coming years.
The European Central Bank has raised its main interest rate for the 10th consecutive time to tackle inflation, but indicated that further hikes may be paused for now, causing the euro to fall and European stocks to rally.
European markets opened positively as the European Central Bank suggested that its latest interest rate hike may be its last.
European markets rise as global investors await the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision; retail stocks lead gains while oil and gas dip slightly, and U.K. inflation falls below expectations in August.
U.S. stock markets closed lower amid risk-off sentiment as the Federal Reserve began its two-day monetary policy meeting, while Asian markets, including Japan's Nikkei 225 and Australia's S&P/ASX 200, experienced declines; however, European markets, including Germany's DAX and the U.K.'s FTSE 100, traded higher.
U.S. stocks are expected to open lower and the dollar is soaring after the Federal Reserve indicated that interest rates will remain higher for a longer period, while the Bank of England faces a tough rate decision and the Swiss National Bank has paused its rate-hiking cycle.
Equity markets in Asia are expected to open lower following a sharp decline in U.S. stocks, with futures in Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia all pointing to declines; meanwhile, India's benchmark stock indices declined for the third consecutive day after the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the interest rate unchanged but signaled the possibility of another rate hike in 2023.
European markets were slightly lower as concerns over higher interest rates emerged from recent central bank decisions, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 index down 0.1%, while construction and material stocks dropped 0.9% and mining stocks added 0.9%.
European markets are set to open lower as negative momentum continues, with investors concerned about higher interest rates, inflation, and economic uncertainty.
Stocks opened lower on Tuesday as investors faced the likelihood of the Federal Reserve not cutting interest rates any time soon, leading to concerns about higher interest rates, rising treasury yields, and a potential government shutdown.
European markets are set for a mixed open as investors weigh inflation, interest rates, and global economic health, while Asian markets and US stock futures experienced mixed results.
The European Central Bank's efforts to curb inflation through interest rate hikes have led to the lowest inflation rate in the euro zone in two years, indicating a potential slowdown in economic growth.
US stocks are expected to open higher as Wall Street reacts to the latest inflation data and attempts to recover from a challenging September.
European markets are set to open higher on Monday following a slowdown in euro zone inflation, while Asia-Pacific stocks traded mixed and U.S. stock futures jumped after a temporary agreement was reached to avoid a government shutdown. Veteran EM investor Mark Mobius recommends two tech giants for portfolios investing in developing economies, and Goldman Sachs names six global stocks to play the energy transition.
European markets are set to open flat or lower due to gloomy economic data, while UK retail inflation slows as food prices fall for the first time in two years.
The major stock indexes are expected to open lower as the 10-year Treasury yield hits a 16-year high, with investors monitoring employment data for potential impact on interest rates; meanwhile, stock futures in Asia and Europe slumped as the Federal Reserve's message of higher interest rates reverberates worldwide.
U.S. stock markets closed higher on Friday due to strong job creation, leading to discussions about a potential Federal Reserve interest rate hike; Asian markets, including Japan, Australia, and China experienced mixed results; European markets were mostly positive; commodities such as crude oil and gold saw an increase in prices; and U.S. futures and forex showed a decline and mixed results respectively.
Stocks opened lower on Monday due to the Middle East conflict and concerns about interest rates and inflation, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.2%, the S&P 500 down 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite down almost 1%.
European markets are set to open higher despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, while Asia-Pacific markets and U.S. stock futures also showed positive movement.
U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday as Treasury yields decreased and the Federal Reserve indicated they may not raise interest rates further, with the S&P 500 rising 0.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbing 0.2%.
US stocks are expected to open higher as investors await inflation data and Federal Reserve minutes to gain insight into interest rate thinking, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures up 0.2% and S&P 500 futures rising 0.2%.
The US stock markets closed higher, extending a four-day winning streak, as investors await consumer inflation data for September that could impact the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, while Asian markets also saw gains.
Asian and European stock markets experienced sharp declines due to weak economic indicators from China and concerns about potential interest rate hikes in the United States.
The U.S. stock markets closed in the red due to rising bond yields and higher-than-expected inflation, while Asian markets also experienced declines amid concerns of prolonged higher interest rates.
European stock markets rebounded at the opening of trading as oil prices decreased after a surge due to concerns of escalating conflict in the Middle East.