European markets fall as Middle East tensions soar

European markets in green despite Wall Street declines

Euro Area inflation eases to 2.4% as expected

European markets positive despite Fed's hawkish stance

The Tides Of Time: The Impact Of Aging Demographics

Euro Area records trade surplus of €23.6B, economic sentiment rises in April

Euro Area records trade surplus of €23.6B, economic sentiment rises in April. ZEW economic sentiment index in the Euro Area increased to 43.90 points in April from 33.50 points in March 2024. Euro Area recorded a trade surplus in February 2024.

European markets slump on rising Middle-East tensions

European markets slump on rising Middle-East tensions. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 1.41% lower. Germany's wholesale prices fell by 3% year-on-year in March 2024. U.K. Unemployment rose to 4.2%, up from 3.9%.

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Euro Area industrial production rises 0.80% in February

Euro Area industrial production rises 0.80% in February 2024 over the previous month. Y/Y industrial production decreased 6.40% inFebruary 2024. Industrial production in the Euro Area increased 0. 80% in the month of February 2024 and 0.70% in January 2024.

European markets mixed amid tensions in Middle East

European markets mixed amid tensions in Middle East. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.25% higher. Auto stocks led gains, while oil and gas fell. Poland's annual inflation rate edged down to 2% in March 2024. In the bond market, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield up 7 basis points.

European markets in green territory as traders digest monetary outlook

European markets in green territory as traders digest monetary outlook. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 1.17% higher. All sectors and major bourses in positive territory. ECB kept interest rates at record-high levels for the fifth time in a row.

ECB stays put on interest rates, signals rate cut coming ahead

ECB stays put on interest rates, signals rate cut coming ahead. The European Central Bank kept interest rates at record-high levels for the fifth time in a row. The deposit facility rate held at 4%, while the main refinancing operations rate remained at a 22-year high of 4.5%.

European markets mixed as investors await ECB decision

European markets mixed as investors await ECB decision. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 0.23% lower. Bulgaria's trade deficit widened to BGN 1,061.9 million in February 2024. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield up less than one basis point to 4.57%.

European markets move higher ahead of U.S. inflation numbers

European markets move higher ahead of U.S. Inflation numbers. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.61% higher, with tech stocks leading gains. Investors will closely watch U.s. CPI numbers that will be out at 8:30 a.m. ET. In the bond market, the US 10-year Treasury yield is unchanged.

European markets mostly negative after Monday's surge

European markets mostly negative after Monday's surge. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.18% lower. Most sectors in red territory following gains on Monday. Investors are keenly waiting for US inflation numbers. France reported a current account surplus of €0.9B in February 2024.

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European markets move higher ahead of ECB meeting this week

European markets move higher ahead of ECB meeting this week. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 0.24% higher. Investors adopting a cautious stance ahead of European Central Bank's policy meeting scheduled for Thursday. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield up 6 basis points at 4.44%.

EWI: When In Rome, Proceed With Caution

The iShares MSCI Italy ETF (EWI) returned 30% in the 2023 calendar year. EWI faces economic headwinds in Italy and many of its trading partners in the Eurozone. Italy's ability to secure further EU recovery funding hinges on completing agreed milestones. A potential ECB rate cut could hurt EWI's value tilt. The fund offers an attractive valuation and dividend yield.

Euro Area retail sales drop 0.50% in February

Euro Area retail sales drop 0.50% in February, more than expected. More than consensus of -0.40%. Retail sales in the Euro Area decreased in February of 2024 over the previous month. Retail sales were down 0. 50% from January of 2024.

European markets fell on Friday following Wall Street move

European markets fell on Friday following Wall Street move. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 1.20% lower. Euro area retail sales expected shortly. In the bond market, U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was up 2 basis points.