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Which European stocks have historically rallied in January?

While January has not historically been a blockbuster month for European equity indexes, some individual equities offer compelling opportunities for investors paying attention to seasonal trends.

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Top 10 European stocks of 2024: Can they repeat their success in 2025?

The European stock market this year delivered some remarkable stories of transformation, innovation and resilience.

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Global markets in sea of red as the Fed dims hopes of Santa rally

Global markets are set to end the week lower following the Fed’s hawkish rate cut on Wednesday, which sent government bond yields soaring, draining liquidities.

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Euro tumbles to a two-year low following Fed's hawkish rate cut

The euro declined against the US dollar to its lowest level since November 2022. The dollar soared after the Federal Reserve delivered its third rate cut of the year and projected a slow easy cycle in 2025.

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Shares in French banks fall after Moody’s ratings downgrade

French banking stocks fell after Moody’s downgrade on seven banks’ ratings amid the ongoing political turmoil. Both French government bonds and its stock markets experienced selloffs due to souring investment sentiment.

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What is the UK’s project Pisces? New private stock market explained

The FCA has launched a consultation on the proposed launch of a new private stock market called Pisces. Here's a look at how it would work.

Business

Can Germany's improving financial sentiment beat business pessimism?

Financial experts are more optimistic about Germany’s economy as the ZEW index rebounded more than expected in December, its highest in four months, driven by ECB rate cut prospects and snap elections. Yet, the ifo survey shows businesses remain far more pessimistic about 2025.

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European stock markets hit by Germany and France's political upheavals

The euro has plunged against the dollar since November amid Trump's victory in the US election, falling to 1.0330 at a two-year low on 22 November amid an unexpected contraction in the eurozone's services sector.

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European markets may face pressure following weak Chinese data

China reported disappointing retail sales data for November, underscoring ongoing challenges with sluggish consumer demands. The data will likely weigh on the European stock markets, particularly in consumer, energy, and mining sectors.

Economy

Lagarde: ECB worried on growth but confident inflation is on track

The ECB has cut rates by 0.25% to 3%, citing progress toward its 2% inflation target and warning of downside growth risks. Lagarde noted signs of slowing momentum and weak investment. A larger cut was debated, but consensus formed around 25 basis points. Policy remains data-driven.

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Gold rallies ahead of Central Bank rate decisions and Syria tensions

Gold prices surged to a more than two-week high amid China's return on gold buying and rising geopolitical tensions following the Syrian unrest. However, an analyst suggests caution.

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Germany's stock market records new high despite economic weakness

The DAX hit a new high for the second straight trading day on Monday. Strong performances in the technology, financial, and industrial sectors have fuelled the rally, despite broader economic weakness.

Moments

Europe's 8 best Christmas markets where you can beat the crowds

These markets spotlight artisans, from candlemakers in Helsinki to jewellery designers in Košice.

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European markets under pressure amid French political jitters

The European markets continued to underperform global peers following the French political turmoil, although the euro rebounded from a two-year low against the dollar.

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European auto stocks slide as investors consider Trump tariffs threat

European automakers took a share price hit on Tuesday after Donald Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada.

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Markets week ahead: Eurozone's inflation figures take centre stage

This week, US politics and geopolitical tensions remain a focus for investors. Economic data such as the EU inflation, the US GDP, and RBNZ's rate decision will take centre stage in regional markets.

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Weekly recap: Geopolitical tensions weigh on European market sentiment

The European stock markets rebounded on Thursday but remained in negative territory for the week as rising geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment.

Europe News

EU must keep 'urgency' of digital euro process, says ECB project lead

Evelien Witlox, project director for the digital euro at the European Central Bank, discusses how the proposal is progressing, how the currency would work in practice, and what the key concerns are at this stage.

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European stocks fall to three-month low amid geopolitical jitters

The European markets briefly hit a three-month low due to heightened tensions in the Ukraine-Russia war. Investors shifted towards safe-haven assets, while oil prices surged on fears of potential supply disruptions.

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Weekly Recap: European markets see a resurgence on tech optimism

Global stock markets faced sell-offs this week, as Wall Street's rally began losing momentum amidst fading optimism around Trump. European markets managed a modest rebound on Thursday, spurred by positive outlooks from tech giants ASML and Siemens.