European markets mixed after Fed decision

European markets mixed after Fed decision. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 0.08% lower. Industrial producer prices in Italy fell by 9.6% in April 2024. In the bond market, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was up two basis points.

Germany's manufacturing PMI at 42.5 in April, 2-month high

Germany's manufacturing PMI at 42.5 in April, 2-month high. The HCOB Germany Manufacturing PMI, remained firmly in sub-50 contraction territory in April. The latest reading was up from March's 41.9, but still below the average since mid-2022.

London index rises while rest of Europe is closed

London index rises while rest of Europe is closed for Labor day. S&P Global Greece Manufacturing PMI slightly fell to 55.2 in April 2024. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.08% lower. Investors remain cautious of the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision.

Euro Area GDP expands 0.3% in Q1, inflation steady at 2.4% in April

Euro Area GDP expands 0.3% in Q1, inflation steady at 2.4% in April. GDP in the Euro Area expanded 0.30% in the first quarter of 2024 over the previous quarter. The annual inflation rate remained steady at two.4%.

European markets mixed on Tuesday after key economic numbers

European markets mixed on Tuesday after key economic numbers. France's inflation drops 2.2% in April; Spain's GDP expands 0.70% in Q1. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.18% lower. Euro Area inflation and GDP expected shortly.

Germany's GDP expands 0.20% in Q1

Germany's retail sales rise after four-month of declines

Germany's retail sales rise after four-month of declines in March 2024. First rise in retail trade following declines in the prior four months. Retail sales increased by 1.8% M/M in March after a downwardly revised 1.5% fall in February.

Germany's inflation rate unchanged at 2.2% in April

Germany's inflation rate unchanged at 2.2% in April. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index in Germany increased 0.5% inApril. Inflation rate in Germany remained unchanged at 1.9% in March and 2.1% in February.

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Euro Area economic sentiment falls to 95.60 points in April

Euro Area economic sentiment falls to 95.60 points in April from 96.20 points in March. Consumer confidence increased to -14.70 points. Economic Optimism Index in the Euro Area decreased to 95 from 96 in March Consumer Confidence increased to 14.70 in April.

European markets up as traders look ahead to cenbank decisions, earnings

European markets up as traders look ahead to cenbank decisions, earnings. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged up 0.3% on Monday, with sectors trading in mixed territory. Investors looked ahead to a monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve this week. Atos gained after the French government sent a letter of intent to buy the company.

Weekly Commentary: Opposite Day

The Semiconductor Index surged 9.9%, more than recovering from last week's 9.2% drubbing. The Bank of Japan just can't stop playing with fire. Short squeezes are alive and well. Tesla surged 14.4% this week. The bulls have plenty of fight.

European markets in green as market sentiment improves after corporate reports

European markets in green as market sentiment improves after corporate reports. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 0.58% higher. All major bourses trading in the green. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was up 2 basis points to 4.68%.

European markets mixed with a flurry of corporate earnings

European markets mixed with a flurry of corporate earnings. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 0.17% lower. Food and beverages stocks were in the red while health care gained. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was down less than 1 basis point to 4.65%.

Germany's consumer confidence rises to -24.20 points in May

Germany's consumer confidence rises to -24.20 points in May from -27.30 points in April 2024. The number improved more than expected, market consensus were at -25.90 points. Consumer confidence in Germany increased to in May.

European markets in green following positive market sentiment

European markets in green following positive market sentiment. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.22% higher. Overall sentiment in Europe buoyed by gains in Asia and on the Wall Street. In the bond market, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was up 3 basis points.

Germany's business confidence rises to 89.40 points in April

Germany's business confidence rises to 89.40 points in April from 87.80 points in March 2024, above market consensus of 88.90. Business confidence in Germany increased to 90.40 in April, up from 89.20 in March. Germany's economy grew by 0.6% in March and 0.7% in April.

European markets in green with London index touching an all-time high

European markets in green with London index touching an all-time high. FTSE 100 hits an intraday record high. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.52% higher. Tech stocks led gains, while mining stocks fell. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield up less than 1 basis point.

Euro Area's flash composite PMI rises to 11-month high in April

Euro Area's flash composite PMI rises to 11-month high in April. Dlash Composite PMI In the Euro Area increased to 51.40 points in April from 50.30 points in March 2024. Flash Manufacturing PMI decreased to 45.60 points inApril.

Germany's flash manufacturing PMI increased to 42.2 in April

Germany's flash manufacturing PMI increased to 42.2 in April from 41.90 in March 2024. Flash composite PMI in Germany increased to 50.50 points in April, a 10-month high. Flash services PMI also increased to 53.30 in April.