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European Stocks Rise ahead of Fed Decision; UK Inflation Eases Slightly

  • European stocks rose 1% Wednesday as investors awaited the Fed's rate decision. The Stoxx 600 index gained over 1%.

  • UK inflation for August came in below forecasts at 6.7%, down from 6.8% in July.

  • Shares of Just Eat and Delivery Hero jumped after a U.S. judge ruled food groups can sue NYC over delivery fee caps.

  • Swiss insurer Baloise fell 8% after reporting lower first-half profits.

  • German insurer Talanx slid 7% after initiating a €300 million capital increase.

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European stocks rebounded and government bond yields rose again as oil prices firmed, despite smaller rate cuts by China than investors had expected, with hopes remaining for further stimulus.
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Global stocks rise as traders anticipate the Federal Reserve's summer conference for indications on inflation control and interest rate hikes.
Global stocks rise as traders anticipate the Federal Reserve's summer conference for indications on inflation control and interest rate hikes.
European stock markets were higher, with technology stocks leading the pack, following gains in Asian markets and a rebound in U.S. stock futures, while bond yields continue to rise. French game publisher Ubisoft Entertainment also saw a 6% rise after Microsoft submitted a new deal for its takeover of Activision Blizzard.
Global stock markets and Wall Street futures are rising as traders await signals on interest rate plans from the Federal Reserve conference, with investors hoping that the Fed officials will signal an end to interest rate hikes despite concerns about inflation not being fully under control yet.
European stock markets were higher, with health-care stocks leading gains, while autos stocks declined following grim PMI figures for Germany; investors are also focusing on earnings and central bank comments in the U.S.
The euro falls to a more than two-month low as weaker than expected euro zone data weighs on the currency, while world stocks rebound amid anticipation for Nvidia's earnings results and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole summit.
European markets climbed on Thursday as a pullback in U.S. bond yields eased global borrowing costs, with tech stocks leading gains, while investors awaited comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for insight into the path of interest rates.
European markets remain cautious as traders await signals from Federal Reserve officials on monetary policy, while the German economy stagnated in the second quarter with zero growth.
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.
Stocks rise as markets shift focus from the Federal Reserve to corporate and economic reports, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both experiencing gains, while investors await upcoming economic data and inflation updates.
European stocks rose for a second day as investors awaited economic figures that could provide insights into global central bank policies, with miners and real estate leading advances in the Stoxx Europe 600 index and NN Group NV jumping more than 10% after beating analysts' expectations, while futures on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were fluctuating, suggesting US stocks may struggle to maintain Monday's gains.
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.
Euro zone inflation holds steady in August, but underlying price growth falls, complicating decisions for the European Central Bank as it considers a pause in rate hikes amid a slowdown in economic growth.
Consumer prices in the eurozone rose 5.3% on average this month compared to last year, with core inflation easing to 5.3%, potentially increasing pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates.
European markets are set to open lower as investors await data releases and focus on economic data and interest rates, while global market sentiment has worsened; Asian markets were mostly lower and US stock futures were unchanged amid concerns over the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy; the British pound is lower after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey's comments on nearing peak rates; Goldman Sachs reveals its preferred sector in China and names two conviction list stocks; Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins says the central bank can proceed cautiously on future rate hikes; Morgan Stanley names a European bank as a top pick with 35% upside.
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.
Inflation is expected to rise in August as oil and gasoline prices increase, putting pressure on the economy and potentially leading to higher interest rates and a stronger dollar.
U.S. stock futures rise as investors await key inflation data and economic indicators ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, while positive economic news from China boosts global risk sentiment.
European stock markets traded mixed as investors analyzed UK jobs and Spanish inflation data ahead of the upcoming European Central Bank meeting, while oil prices rose amid anticipation of the monthly OPEC report and Chinese demand forecasts.
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%.
European stock markets weakened after the UK economy contracted more than expected in July, while investors await US inflation data; oil prices edged higher due to bullish demand outlook and signs of global supply tightness.
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.
European markets were stagnant as investors awaited a decision from the European Central Bank on whether to raise interest rates for the tenth consecutive meeting, while carmaker shares dropped following an investigation into electric vehicle subsidies by the European Commission and concerns over Chinese retaliation. Additionally, the oil market is keeping a close eye on the possibility of crude prices reaching $100 a barrel as Saudi Arabia and Russia plan to extend production cuts until the end of 2023.
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 are poised for a negative start to the week as investors await central bank decisions, including the U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement on interest rates and the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting, while Australia's central bank and China's People's Bank are also expected to make important releases. Additionally, Bank of America has named two European chip stocks as its "top picks" going into the end of the year.
European markets are pessimistic ahead of central bank meetings, energy prices raise the risk of secondary inflation, and the US dollar is gaining strength, which may negatively impact precious metals and cryptocurrencies.
European markets were mixed as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting and assessed the central banks' stance on inflation, with retail stocks making the biggest losses while autos and oil and gas were up.
European markets are poised to open lower due to upcoming interest rate decisions from several central banks, while global markets react to the U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement to hold interest rates steady and raise economic growth expectations.
European markets are expected to open higher after a period of negative momentum, as investors assess inflation, interest rates, and global economic health, while also keeping an eye on preliminary inflation readings from Germany and Spain for 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.
European and global markets are experiencing relief as bond yields and the dollar decrease while stock markets stabilize and gold prices rise, thanks to a cooler-than-expected U.S. private payrolls report and a significant drop in crude oil prices.
Stock markets are wavering as investors anticipate another rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, fearing its impact on the global economy, however, recent inflation data suggests that inflation is declining and consumer spending is rising.
Underlying US inflation is expected to rise, supporting the idea that interest rates will need to remain higher for a longer period of time, as indicated by central bankers.
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.
Global shares slip as stronger-than-expected US inflation figures and upcoming European consumer price data heighten concerns about central banks keeping interest rates higher for longer.
Stocks rise as investors digest earnings from big banks and focus on the outlook for interest rates and bond yields; oil prices continue to climb due to tensions in the Middle East.
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.
Asia-Pacific markets are expected to rise as investors await the release of minutes from Australia's central bank and assess New Zealand's inflation data, while in the US, all three major indexes experienced gains, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average having its best day since September.