Category: European
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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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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces vote on her bid for second 5-year term
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Breadcrumbs Path Links BMW PMN Business Article author: Associated Press Mike Corder and Jean-Francois Badia Published on July 18, 2024 • Read for 3 minutes You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article Content STRASBOURG, France (AFP) – Ursula…
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European shares open higher, ECB rate verdict on tap By Reuters
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(Reuters) – European shares opened higher on Thursday, led by energy shares, while investors also awaited the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision, due later in the day. Qatar’s main index rose 0.2% at 0711 GMT and was on track to end a three-session losing streak. Oil and gas helped…
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European major indices rebound higher in trading today
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Major European indices closed higher on the day, recovering from yesterday’s declines. A screenshot of the final levels shows: German DAX, +0.99% French CAC index, +0.86% FTSE 100 +0.66% Spain’s IBEX rises 1.59% Italy’s FTSE MIB rises 1.31% As European traders head for the exits, US stocks are trading back…
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European stock traders go home with mixed results
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European traders are heading out of the markets with mixed results on major stock indices. The French CAC was the worst performer, down -0.63%, after the election results ended in a political deadlock. Neither the right nor the left are likely to form a coalition government. Investors are not very…
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European equities trail at the open as investors take in French election results
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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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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Dollar sluggish with US holiday hanging over markets
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headlines: Markets: Japanese Yen Advances, US Dollar Lags During the Day European stocks rise; CAC 40 up 0.8% Gold rises 0.1% to $2,358.40 West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.8% to $83.17. Bitcoin down 3.1% to $57,667 Being a holiday in the US, there wasn’t much for traders to work with…
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European Stocks Advance With Elections in Focus: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — European stocks rose as key elections took center stage and investors grew more optimistic about the viability of a Federal Reserve rate cut after U.S. economic data bolstered the case for easing. Most Read from Bloomberg France’s benchmark CAC 40 index rose for a second day in a…