Category: European
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Forexlive European FX news wrap 29 Aug – Euro moves lower on soft German inflation figures
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Tech and media stocks boost European shares By Reuters
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(Reuters) – European shares rose on Thursday, with media and technology stocks boosting the index, resisting a global decline after Nvidia’s quarterly results failed to impress investors. The European index rose 0.2% by 0712 GMT. Media stocks rose 0.5%, led by a 2.3% jump in Universal Music Group (AS:). The…
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Forexlive European FX news wrap 26 Aug – Libya halts oil production and exports
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar sluggish as markets await Powell
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Headlines: Markets: AUD advances, USD and CHF lag during the day European stocks rise; S&P 500 futures up 0.5% The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell 1.4 basis points to 3.848%. Gold rises 0.6% to $2,498.53 West Texas Intermediate crude rose 1.3% to $73.96. Bitcoin price rises 0.2%…
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar retreats alongside bond yields
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Headlines: Markets: Japanese Yen Advances, USD, CAD Lag on the Day European stocks rise; S&P 500 futures down 0.2% The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell 5.9 basis points to 3.867%. Gold rises 0.6% to $2,469.79 West Texas Intermediate crude fell 2.9% to $75.86. Bitcoin price rises 2.9%…
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XPO has restarted sale of European transportation business – Bloomberg
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John Tetzlaff/iStock Editorial via Getty Images XPO Company (New York:XPO) has renewed the sale of its European transportation business nearly two years after cancelling a plan to sell the operations. The logistics company is working with consultants to attract potential interest in the business, according to Bloomberg Report Late Wednesday,…
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Eurostoxx futures +0.3% in early European trading
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European equities open on a more positive note as risk mood breathes easier for now
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3 sectors to consider amid selloff in European stocks: HSBC By Investing.com
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Amid the recent sell-off in European stocks, HSBC analysts have recommended focusing on three key sectors: healthcare, industrials and the UK market. The guidance comes as broader market conditions shift and defensive investments gain momentum. Healthcare: HSBC continues to favor the healthcare sector due to its defensive nature. In times…
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A calmer mood set to greet European traders later today
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Major currencies are mostly trading little, with USD/JPY even staying below the 100-point range for the first time in Asia this week. Overall, the USD has been trading slightly lower, but today’s moves leave a lot to be desired. Here’s an overview of the current USD pairs: US weekly jobless…
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Broader market selloff intensifies to start the week
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headlines: Markets: Japanese Yen Advances, Australian Dollar Lags During the Day European stocks fell about 3% across the board; S&P 500 futures fell 3.2%. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell 7.7 basis points to 3.719%. Gold falls 2.4% to $2,384.72 West Texas Intermediate crude fell 1.9% to…
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The European Commission is banning staff from free tickets for the Olympics, Euros and Eurovision
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Even if it would be nice to be offered something at no cost, the staff at the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, can no longer accept it – whether it’s Olympic tickets or concert tickets. The commission reportedly told its staff in an email that it would ban the…
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Swiss inflation highlights the agenda in European trading today
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Major currencies remain stable so far today, with little change overall. Even USD/JPY is only seeing a range of around 100 pips, currently holding near 149.40. The pair continues to see choppy volatility in the past few sessions, particularly as US 10-year yields dip below 4%. But the bigger story…
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Here are the top 5 European destinations for Americans heading abroad this summer, but rising costs are putting travel out of reach for many
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More Americans are traveling abroad. More than ever in recorded historyNearly 49 million Americans visited a foreign country last year, with the number of annual travelers increasing by 10 million since 2022 and surpassing pre-COVID-19 levels. This is good news, given that increased restrictions on international travel have caused the…
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European markets mixed as economic indicators hit (EUR:USD)
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da-kuk/E+ via Getty Images London (UKX) -0.53% Germany (DAX:IND) +0.27% Germany’s GDP shrinks by 0.10% in Q2 France (CAC:IND) +0.32% France’s GDP grows 0.3% in Q2 Spain’s GDP grows 0.8% in Q2, inflation falls to 2.8% The Czech Republic’s GDP grew by 0.3% in the second quarter. Producer prices in…
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European markets mixed ahead of key central bank meetings (EUR:USD)
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Yuji Sakai London (UKX) +0.64% Germany (DAX:IND) +0.32% France (CAC:IND) -0.18% Sweden’s economy shrank by 0.8% quarter-on-quarter in the three months to June. The Finnish consumer confidence index rose to -7.2 in July. Manufacturing confidence in Finland rose to -12 in July. European Stoxx 600 Index (STOXX)) It increased by…
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ForexLive European FX news wrap: A bit of respite ahead of the US PCE report
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headlines: Markets: Australian Dollar Advances, Yen Lags During the Day European stocks rise; S&P 500 futures up 0.7% The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell 1.9 basis points to 4.236%. Gold rises 0.4% to $2,373.24 West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.3% to $76.85. Bitcoin price rises 3.0% to…
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European shares bounce back. Mixed performance for the week.
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High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…
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European major indices close mixed (thanks to the UK FTSE 100)
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Major European indices closed mixed, with the UK’s FTSE 100 up 0.40%, but most other indexes closed lower. A screenshot of the final levels shows: German DAX, -0.48% French CAC index -1.15% FTSE 100 +0.40% Spanish IBEX -0.56% FTSE MIB Italian Index -2.03% As traders exited London/Europe, major US indices…
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Forexlive European FX news wrap 23 July – The US Dollar remains in the driver’s seat
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High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…