European shares struck a record high on Monday, with basic resources stocks in the lead, as trading resumed following the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.02% at 588.71 at 0820 GMT, down from the record 589.61 it hit earlier in the session. Across the region, Germany’s DAX was down … Read more
European shares ended higher on Friday, capping a strong weekly advance and closing the month on a robust note, supported by optimism over potential U.S. rate cuts. The pan-European STOXX 600 closed 0.23% higher at 576.34, hitting its longest monthly winning streak since March 2024. Bourses in Germany and France added 0.25% and 0.3%, respectively. … Read more
European shares rose on Wednesday, led by automobiles, after U.S. President Donald Trump revived hopes for a trade deal with the EU following an agreement with Japan. The pan-European STOXX 600 index gained nearly 1% to 549.6 points, as of 0715 GMT, following three straight days of declines. Britain’s blue-chip FTSE 100 rose for a … Read more
European shares were unchanged on Friday, as losses in heavyweight healthcare shares were countered by an advance in oil and gas stocks, closing out a busy week filled with corporate earnings from around the continent. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held steady at 547 points, clocking marginal weekly losses. Regional bourses were mixed with Germany’s … Read more