European shares fall as banks, mining stocks losses weigh
European shares ended lower on Friday as losses in banks and mining-related stocks weighed, with focus now shifting to the July 9 deadline for trading partners to reach a deal with the United States. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed 0.5% lower, clocking a marginal weekly fall. Other regional indexes also declined, with Germany’s DAX…
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European shares edge higher; investors eye trade developments
European shares nudged higher on Tuesday, while uncertainty around trade deals remained a drag on sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index advanced 0.2% at 542.42 points, as of 0708 GMT. With the July 9 deadline for countries to reach deals with the United States fast approaching, uncertainty about U.S. tariffs and their impact on global…
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European shares steady ahead of Fed decision; Middle East in focus
European shares were subdued on Wednesday ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision, while persisting Middle East tensions also kept investors on edge. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was steady at 541.98 points, as of 07.05 GMT. Investors awaited the Fed’s monetary policy meeting, where interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged,…
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European Stocks end week in red as Trump targets EU, Apple with tariff threats
European shares closed sharply lower on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump ramped up threats of tariffs on the European Union and smartphone giant Apple, reigniting fears of a damaging global trade war. Trump said he is recommending a straight 50% tariff on goods from the EU starting on June 1, which would result in…
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European stocks set for sixth consecutive week of gains
European stocks rose on Friday as retreating bond yields offered some relief to investors, with brighter-than-expected economic data also aiding sentiment. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.3% by 0721 GMT, on course for its sixth straight week of gains. The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.4% after data showed British retail sales jumped more…
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