Europe's main stock markets finished the trading week on a high, closing significantly higher Friday on data showing eurozone consumers in bullish mood and comments from China's prime minister on stimulus. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index shrugged…
Europe's main stock markets closed mostly lower Thursday, snapping a two-day winning streak, as fresh concerns over Ukraine came to the fore and traders cashed in profits from the recent rally. Wall Street followed the European markets lower at the…
Europe's main stock markets advanced strongly for a second day running on Wednesday as investors focused on upbeat economic data and set aside Ukraine-Russia worries, dealers said. Frankfurt's DAX 30 rallied 1.18 percent to 9,448.58 points, boosted…
European stocks pushed higher on Friday and the euro rebounded against the dollar after falling sharply the day before on expectations of sooner-than-expected US interest rate hikes. London's FTSE 100 rose 0.23 percent to 6,557.17 points, the CAC 40…
Europe's main stock markets rose Tuesday as investors breathed a sigh of relief despite Russia annexing Crimea amid an outcry from the West. London's FTSE 100 rose 0.56 percent to 6,605.28 points, the Dax 30 in Frankfurt added 0.67 percent to 9,242.…
European stocks retreated Thursday as concerns over crisis-hit Ukraine trumped rosy US data, while the euro spiked to a 29-month peak against the dollar. Positive US unemployment and retail sales data had helped most European stocks climb into positive…
Europe's main stock markets closed mixed on Tuesday as traders assessed unease over China and Ukraine in the absence of major regional data releases, analysts said. London's FTSE 100 ended the day with a slight 0.06 percent dip to 6,685.52 points. The…
Europe's main stock markets traded mixed on Monday as investors responded to economic data from China and the United States. On the corporate front, US-based Chiquita Brands and Ireland's Fyffes Plc said they were merging in a deal that would create…
European stock markets rose Thursday as investors looked beyond the Ukraine crisis to better than expected US jobs data and the likelihood of stronger growth for the eurozone this year. However, investors in Russia were rattled after local parliament…
Europe's main stock markets rose on Friday as traders digested mixed retail sales data out of Britain and looked ahead to a meeting of the world's 20 major economies. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index ended the day 0.37 percent higher at 6,838.06 points…
