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European stock markets opened cautiously after last week's sell-off. Analysts continue to highlight French political risks as major source of risks heading into snap elections in less than two weeks.

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The FTSE 100 wins out to become Europe's biggest equity market once more as sell-offs due to French political uncertainty lead to heavy losses in France.

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Three central banks - the Bank of England (BoE), the Swiss National Bank (SNB), and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) - are set to decide on interest rates this week, potentially driving market volatility.

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Global markets were mixed this week as European stocks tumbled on political turmoil, while Wall Street hit a new high fueled by a tech rally.

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For the third consecutive trading day on Tuesday, French stocks, bonds, and currencies continued to experience a selloff driven by political uncertainties. Analysts suggest that the upcoming interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve could potentially mitigate the decline.

12/06/2024

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The euro slumps against most of its G-10 currency counterparts as the French President called a snap election, and the far right gained seats in the European Parliament

10/06/2024

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10/06/2024

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Risk-on sentiment prevailed in global markets as the Nvidia-led tech rally buoyed Wall Street, while the ECB’s rate cut sent the Euro Stoxx 600 to an all-time high.

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A plan to unlock funding for Europe’s growth has been high on the political agenda for years although delivering a single financial market for capital across the continent is no easy task that will continue to challenge the next leadership.

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European financial markets are set to react to two major events: the European Central Bank's rate decision and the EU Parliamentary elections.

03/06/2024

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Global stock markets will likely extend their weekly losses as risk-off sentiment prevails ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) and Federal Reserve (Fed) June rate decisions.

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Chinese EV makers planning quiet takeover of the European market

Chinese EVs have a competitive edge when it comes to their European counterparts because they cost less and offer more features as standard.

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Europe's top honey producer accused of 'Frenchwashing' over labels

Famille Michaud Apiculteurs is accused of misleading its customers by failing to label certain jars clearly enough and potentially giving a false impression that the honey is entirely French.

30/05/2024

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This week, investors will focus on inflation data from the major Eurozone economies, seeking clues about the interest rate path of the European Central Bank (ECB).

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Major global stock indices are heading towards a negative weekly close as concerns about "higher-for-longer" interest rates weigh on market sentiment.

24/05/2024

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Ahead in the markets: manufacturing PMIs, UK CPI and Nvidia earnings

In the week ahead, global manufacturing PMIs, inflation data from the United Kingdom (UK), and Nvidia’s quarterly results will be in the spotlight for the financial markets.

20/05/2024

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European stock markets declined on Thursday, reversing the surge seen earlier in the week. The overall weekly performance may end up flat as investors reassess the outlook for central banks' interest rate policies.

17/05/2024

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Shares in budget airline EasyJet fell 6% on Thursday morning after it announced that its CEO will be stepping down.

16/05/2024

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De Nederlandsche Bank president advocates for capital markets union

Klaas Knot, President of De Nederlandsche Bank, anticipates a June ECB rate cut and has advocated for deeper financial integration through the capital markets union and banking union to enhance Europe's economic resilience and growth potential.

15/05/2024

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This week, investors await the eurozone's flash Q1 GDP and final April CPI figures, alongside crucial US April inflation data, pivotal for central banks' interest rate decisions and investment sentiment.

13/05/2024