European markets
As copper prices soar, which European miners stand to gain the most?
Business
26.03.2024
As copper prices soar, which European miners stand to gain the most?
Dubbed «Dr Copper» for its predictive ability to diagnose the health of the global economy, copper has become increasingly central…
Markets Report: A look at the week ahead
Business
25.03.2024
Markets Report: A look at the week ahead
Last week, amid indications from major central banks hinting at the initiation of rate cuts, global stock markets, notably in…
Why Switzerland’s central bank made a surprise cut to its key interest rate
Business
21.03.2024
Why Switzerland’s central bank made a surprise cut to its key interest rate
Thomas Jordan, the outgoing SNB chairman, credited the central bank’s push to rein in inflation in the wealthy Alpine country.…
Barclays Europe CEO predicts ECB rate to sink to 2.5% by Jan 2025
Business
21.03.2024
Barclays Europe CEO predicts ECB rate to sink to 2.5% by Jan 2025
Francesco Ceccato, the CEO of Barclays Europe, believes Europe’s economy is at a turning point and set out during a…
The Week Spotlight: ECB rate decision takes centre stage
Business
04.03.2024
The Week Spotlight: ECB rate decision takes centre stage
Despite a mixed close in weekly performance, major global stock markets all concluded February on a positive note, buoyed by…
Stocks mixed as Bitcoin jumps over $60,000 for first time since 2021
Business
01.03.2024
Stocks mixed as Bitcoin jumps over $60,000 for first time since 2021
Bitcoin’s price briefly topped $64,000 (€59,000) on Wednesday for the first time since 2021, pulling closer to its record of…
Puma stock slides as German sports brand announces €100m share buyback
Business
01.03.2024
Puma stock slides as German sports brand announces €100m share buyback
Shares in Puma traded down 0.83% on Thursday afternoon after the German sportswear company announced plans to return up to…
Record high European stocks: A time for confidence or caution?
Business
28.02.2024
Record high European stocks: A time for confidence or caution?
European stocks are basking in the glow of record highs, prompting investors to debate between riding on their coattails or…
Markets week ahead: All eyes on eurozone inflation
Business
26.02.2024
Markets week ahead: All eyes on eurozone inflation
The NVIDIA-led tech rally has sent both the US and the European markets to their all-time highs, sparking concerns about…
Rolls-Royce stock rises 7% as company swings to pre-tax profit
Business
24.02.2024
Rolls-Royce stock rises 7% as company swings to pre-tax profit
The UK aerospace and defence company posted a pre-tax profit of £2.43 billion (around €28 bn) for 2023 compared with a pre-tax…