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Mainland European markets are heading sharply lower at the open, as traders continue to weigh up the higher-than-expected headline and core eurozone CPI rates reported yesterday. Nonetheless, those hoping for a blockbuster September should feel encouraged by yesterday’s FOMC meeting, which saw Powell shift the focus back to a dual mandate that attaches greater importance […]

The positive start to trade in European markets has painted stocks within the region in a positive light given the volatility and uncertainty on the other side of the Atlantic. In a week that was always going to be loaded full of risk across financial markets, European markets have appeared largely unscathed despite a sharp […]

A somewhat mixed start for European markets has seen the FTSE 100 lag behind its mainland counterparts, with traders weighing up a whole host of eurozone data points released over the course of the morning. This morning saw the Spanish kick off an inflation-heavy period that culminates in tomorrow’s eurozone CPI release. With Spanish inflation […]

European markets are paving the way for a more optimistic end to the week in the US, with the Nasdaq futures signalling a potential bullish reversal after a week dominated by tech-led selling pressure. Chief amongst the gainers has been the FTSE 100, with the headline UK index pushing sharply higher thanks in part to […]

European markets are deep in the red this morning, feeding off the weakness seen throughout US and Asian equities. In terms of data, we have seen yet another sign of weakness for the German economy, with the Ifo business climate figure falling to a five-month low following yesterday’s PMI decline. Earnings season jitters have really […]

A somewhat jittery start to trade today has seen the DAX outperform the vast majority of Europe, with the FTSE 100 and CAC rolling over. Sharp decline seen for the AUD and NZD highlight concerns over the trajectory of growth in China, with the FTSE 100 continuing that theme as mining names Anglo American, Rio […]