European stocks extend first-half gains

In a Communication adopted today, the Commission provides a contribution to the forthcoming leaders’ debate in Granada on the future-oriented approach to the EU’s open strategic autonomy and on priority policy objectives for the EU in the years

European stocks edged slightly higher after Monday’s drop, with investors wary of making bets ahead of this week’s central bank meetings. Brent oil’s rally to $95 triggered worries about inflation spiking again, but boosted the energy sector. The

European shares inched higher on Thursday, with investors cautious ahead of the European Central Bank’s rate decision where it is likely to raise interest rates for a tenth consecutive time. Markets are now pricing in a 65% chance

European stocks climbed, bolstered by signs China’s stimulus measures are seeping through into the economy and wagers that global interest rates are approaching a peak. The Stoxx 600 gauge rose 0.9%, halting three days of losses. Gains were

European stock markets were higher Friday, as investors await a key U.S. jobs report. The regional Stoxx 600 index opened flat before moving to a 0.3% gain, with almost all sectors in the green. Oil and gas stocks climbed 1.8%

European stocks followed Asia higher on Tuesday, as recent efforts by Beijing to prop up markets bolstered China-linked sectors, while investors prepared for US labour market data due later in the day.  Europe’s region-wide Stoxx Europe 600 index

European and Asian equities advanced on Tuesday, following an overnight rebound in Big Tech stocks on Wall Street as investors anticipated the sector would post strong corporate results this week. Europe’s region-wide Stoxx 600 rose 1.2 per cent,

European stocks made gains on Monday, with investor focus shifting to the tech sector and away from China’s slowing post-pandemic recovery and flagging property market. The region-wide Stoxx 600 rose by 0.1%, recovering from early losses. France’s Cac

European stocks edged higher on Monday as investors awaited key inflation figures from across the globe this week to gauge the outlook for interest rates, while the defence sector rose to record highs amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. The

European shares ended higher on Monday, helped by gains in healthcare stocks and a report showing euro zone inflation eased further in July, though upbeat growth data tempered optimism about a rate hike pause. The pan-European STOXX 600 (.STOXX) ended

European shares rose on Thursday, as traders reacted to a busy morning of earnings reports and awaited the European Central Bank’s policy decision after the U.S. Federal Reserve hiked interest rates as expected. The pan-European STOXX 600 index .STOXX rose

European stock markets were slightly higher on Tuesday morning, as investors focused on earnings. The benchmark Stoxx 600 index was up 0.19% at 10:00 a.m., with most sectors higher. Telecom stocks fell 1.6%, while health-care led gains, up 0.6%. British

European shares ended higher on Tuesday amid investor hopes the U.S. Federal Reserve was nearing the end of its interest rate hiking cycle and as China extended some policy measures to support its battered real estate sector. The

With the European Parliament elections one year away and upcoming national elections in several European Union member states, there are many unknowns about the way Europe will swing politically. But one thing seems certain. While Russia’s war on