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LONDON — European markets are set to open mixed on Thursday as investors process a raft of central bank action. The Bank of England announces its latest monetary policy decision at midday London time. Market pricing slightly favors a 25 basis point interest rate cut from the U.K. central bank, kicking off its path of monetary easing. Investors are still processing Wednesday's surprise move from the Bank of Japan, which raised its benchmark interest rate to around 0.25%, its highest level since 2008, and hinted at more tightening to come. The decision powered the yen to a four-and-a-half month high against the U.S. dollar, as Japanese stocks tumbled.
Persons: Germany's DAX, Jerome Powell, Powell Organizations: CAC, Bank of England, U.S, Bank of Japan, U.S . Locations: U.S . Federal,
While we are getting a tech rally Wednesday thanks to Advanced Micro Devices (up 7%), this is the month when rotation became more than a one day event. Since small-cap companies often have more debt and higher borrowing costs, the expectation of lower rates is certainly a factor. I noted weeks ago that more fundamentally inclined investors were worried about the slower rate of earnings growth for big cap technology stocks . The Russell 2000 would also benefit any time a rotation out of tech occurs because the weightings are different. While the two sectors that comprise technology in the S & P 500 (Technology and Communication Services) are about 40% of the S & P 500, the Russell 2000 is much more diverse.
Persons: Consumer Staples, Russell Organizations: Micro Devices, Energy, Health Care, Consumer, Communication Services, Care Locations: Banks
LONDON — European markets are set to see a mixed start to Tuesday, as earnings continue to dominate stock action and investors brace for U.K. and U.S. central bank decisions. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is seen slipping just below the flatline, according to IG data, while France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX rise just 8 and 21 points, respectively. U.K. bank Standard Chartered announced its biggest-ever share buyback, of $1.5 billion, as it raised its outlook in half-year results. Oil major BP hiked its dividend as it beat second-quarter earnings estimates.
Persons: Germany's DAX Organizations: CAC, Chartered Locations: U.S
The Unilever headquarter building seen by the Nieuwe Maas river in Rotterdam. LONDON — European markets are heading for a lower open Thursday, with a flurry of corporate earnings and a selloff on Wall Street in focus. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 was last seen opening 19 points lower at 8,132 points, according to IG data, with Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 down by 80 points and 45 points, respectively. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.6% lower on Wednesday as second-quarter earnings season ramped up. Data will be released on German consumer confidence and euro zone and U.K. business activity, ahead of next week's euro zone gross domestic product second-quarter print.
Persons: Germany's DAX, carmakers Stellantis, Roche Organizations: Unilever, LONDON, CAC, MIB, Nestle, carmakers, Renault, Nasdaq, Deutsche Bank, Nikkei, U.S, Reuters, Bank of Locations: Rotterdam, Swiss, U.S, Asia, Pacific, Bank of Japan
LONDON — European markets are set to open lower on Wednesday as earnings season ramps up. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 was last expected to open 25 points lower at 8,137, while Germany's DAX was set to shed 76 points to 18,472 and France's CAC 40 was expected to open 54 points lower at 7,540. Italy's MIB index was set to to open 62 points lower at 34,799. Deutsche Bank , UniCredit, BNP Paribas and Banco Santander are among the European banks reporting earnings on Wednesday, alongside Easyjet , Iberdrola and Orange. On the data front, flash purchasing managers' index data is due to be released in the U.K. and the euro zone.
Persons: Germany's DAX, Easyjet Organizations: Citigroup Inc, State Street Corp, Barclays Plc, HSBC Holdings Plc, CAC, Deutsche Bank, BNP, Banco Santander Locations: Wharf, UniCredit, Iberdrola, Orange, Germany
A consumer selects vegetables at a supermarket on March 12, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Tuesday as investors await the latest earnings reports from regional companies. The U.K.'s FTSE index is expected to open 12 points lower at 8,192, Germany's DAX up 76 points at 18,490, France's CAC 40 up 18 points at 7,639 and Italy's FTSE MIB up 122 points at 34,984, according to data from IG. European markets will be assessing the latest earnings from Givaudan, Thales, Alstom, Norsk Hydro, AkzoNobel, Banco de Sabadell, Randstad, Enagas and LVMH on Tuesday. Hungary will announce its latest interest rate decision and data releases include Dutch and Irish consumer confidence figures.
Persons: Germany's DAX Organizations: LONDON, CAC, IG, Thales, Alstom, Norsk Hydro, Banco, Banco de Sabadell Locations: Berlin, Germany, Givaudan, AkzoNobel, Banco de, Randstad, LVMH, Hungary
Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race is causing market uncertainty. Analysts now expect more market volatility after Biden pulled out of the race. AdvertisementUS President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the presidential election is throwing fresh uncertainty into the markets for a second straight week. Investors were already trying to position themselves for the so-called "Trump trade" following the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on July 13. Markets at large were relatively calm following Biden's withdrawal after the Trump trade gripped sentiment last week.
Persons: Joe Biden's, Trump, Biden, , Donald Trump, Mark Haefele, Jim Reid, Kyle Rodda, Harris, Chris Weston, Pepperstone, Kamala Harris, Biden's, Haefele Organizations: Service, Trump, Republican, UBS Global Wealth Management's, Nasdaq, Treasury, Deutsche Bank, Democrats, Democratic Party, Democratic, UBS
In this photo illustration showing a screen, current US President Joe Biden is seen speaking from the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. President Biden and Vice President Harris held a briefing to discuss the incident and express support for Donald Trump. LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher as global markets react to the news that U.S. President Joe Biden had dropped out of the U.S. presidential race. The U.K.'s FTSE index is seen opening 24 points higher at 8,163, Germany's DAX up 9 points at 18,166, France's CAC 40 up 18 points at 7,538 and Italy's FTSE MIB 21 points higher at 34,338, according to data from IG. Global traders are watching the U.S. political landscape closely after Biden dropped out of the presidential race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.
Persons: Joe Biden, Roosevelt, Biden, Harris, Donald Trump, Germany's DAX, Kamala Harris Organizations: White, LONDON, U.S, CAC, IG, Global, Democratic Locations: Washington
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on July 3, 2024. "NYSE markets are fully operational and we expect a normal open this morning," a spokesperson for the exchange said Friday. There were other issues, though: Russell US Indexes, which include the closely watched Russell 2000 small-cap gauge, were not calculating after the market open. "This disruption is affecting FTSE Russell real-time indices. Though the Russell indexes weren't updating on digital platforms, the various indexes were being calculated without interruption.
Persons: Russell, Gregory Falco Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, NYSE, Russell, Cornell University cybersecurity
Investors looking for stock investments on the cheap should look abroad, according to Schroders investment strategist Bob Armstrong. Europe's Stoxx 600 index and the Japanese Nikkei 225 hit record highs earlier this year, along with the S & P 500 . FactSet data shows the former trades at 15 times trailing 12-month earnings, while the latter has a multiple of 23. The S & P 500, meanwhile sports a 27 times earnings multiple. Year to date, the Nikkei is up nearly 20%, outpacing the S & P 500's 17% jump.
Persons: Bob Armstrong, Europe's, Armstrong, Armstrong didn't Organizations: Nikkei, CNBC, Tokyo, European Central Bank and Bank of England, Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF Locations: U.S, Europe, Armstrong, Russia, Ukraine, Japan
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 was last seen up 40 points at 8,231, Germany's DAX 15 points higher at 18,464 and France's CAC up 7 points at 7,590. LONDON — European markets were headed for a higher open on Thursday as investors awaited the European Central Bank's interest rate decision. Asia-Pacific markets tumbled on the news from the chip sector overnight, with Japan's Nikkei 225 declining more than 2%. Back in Europe, the European Central Bank is expected to announce its latest interest rate decision Thursday. Markets are widely expecting the central bank to leave rates unchanged, but investors are hoping for guidance on the path ahead for monetary policy.
Persons: Boris Roessler, Germany's DAX Organizations: Getty, CAC, MIB, LONDON, Tech, Japan's Nikkei, Nasdaq, European Central Bank, Novartis, Volvo, Ubisoft, Nokia Locations: Hesse, Frankfurt, U.S, Asia, Pacific, Europe
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference on interest rates, the economy and monetary policy actions on June 15, 2022. LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory Tuesday as investors assess the economic and political outlook in the region and beyond. The U.K.'s FTSE index is seen opening 15 points lower at 8,164, Germany's DAX down 19 points at 18,580, France's CAC 40 up 7 points at 7,633 and Italy's FTSE MIB down 31 points at 34,493, according to data from IG. Global markets are digesting dovish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in which he said the central bank will not wait until inflation hits 2% to cut interest rates, as the Fed's policy works with "long and variable lags." So, "if you wait until inflation gets all the way down to 2%, you've probably waited too long," he said Monday.
Persons: Jerome Powell, Germany's DAX, you've Organizations: Federal, LONDON, CAC, IG, Global, U.S . Federal Locations: U.S
The failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump is likely to be on investors' minds this week. Bitcoin surged on haven trade following the event, while the dollar also rose as the "Trump trade" returned. AdvertisementThe failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump is expected to dominate markets this week as investors focus on the so-called "Trump trade." Even before the weekend events, economists and analysts were already debating what a Trump presidency would mean for the markets. "Judging by historical parallels, this event will galvanize the Trump vote, meaning the markets will gradually price in the so-called 'Trump trade,'" wrote Rodda.
Persons: Donald Trump, Bitcoin, Trump, , Kyle Rodda, TMTG, Hong, Rong Organizations: Trump, Service, Investors Locations: United States, Tokyo, Paris, Frankfurt
LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the week lower as global markets assess the impact an assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump at a rally over the weekend. The U.K.'s FTSE index is seen opening 14 points lower at 8,239, Germany's DAX down 55 points at 18,711, France's CAC 40 down 27 points at 7,706 and Italy's FTSE MIB down 92 points at 34,645, according to data from IG. European stocks are set to follow the trend set in Asia-Pacific overnight, where markets mostly fell as China's gross domestic product data missed expectations and as investors also assessed the impact of the assassination attempt on Trump. President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the White House on Sunday and condemned all political violence and called for unity. Meanwhile, Trump has said his speech at the Republican National Convention will now focus on national unity, instead of targeting Joe Biden's policies.
Persons: Donald Trump, Germany's DAX, Joe Biden, Trump, Joe Biden's Organizations: CAC, IG, Trump, White, Republican National Convention, House Locations: Asia, Pacific
Skyscrapers in the La Defense business and financial district in Paris, France, on Monday, June 3, 2024. LONDON — European stocks are set to nudge higher at Friday's open, defying a broader global selloff, with fresh inflation data set to land. Reaction to the historic French and U.K. elections dominated the start of the week, but attention has moved to a flurry of inflation data. On Thursday, the U.S. consumer price index declined more than expected to 3% annually, down from 3.3% in May. The data will be followed up by the U.S. producer price index Friday, while German, French and Italian inflation readings will also be released.
Persons: Germany's DAX, Jerome Powell Organizations: La Defense, LONDON, MIB, CAC, Federal Locations: Paris, France, U.S
The UK economy has reportedly seen faster growth than initially estimated in early 2024. LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher Thursday as global markets look ahead to the next U.S. inflation reading. Thursday's inflation report could cement expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the coming months. Recent economic releases have suggested that inflation and economic growth are both cooling, including last week's report that unemployment in June ticked up to 4.1%. The consumer price index report for June will be released at 8:30 a.m.
Persons: Germany's DAX Organizations: City of, LONDON, CAC, IG, U.S . Federal Locations: Bishopsgate, City, City of London
The uncertainty has led Morgan Stanley to reiterate its recommendation to buy dividend stocks. The investment bank noted that the MSCI Asia Pacific ex-Japan High Dividend Index has slightly underperformed the MSCI Asia Pacific ex-Japan index in the second quarter of the year, albeit by only 0.34 percentage points. "We still prefer Dividend stocks given cautious risk sentiment in Asia/EM and see support in valuations for quality dividend stocks due to their defensiveness. Investor appetite on corporate reform and shareholder return theme in Asia/EM also remain high, which are likely to benefit dividend stocks." The company provides distillery services and Morgan Stanley sees it benefitting from "improving demand for high-end products and mid-market brands."
Persons: Morgan Stanley, Morgan, Wuliangye, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Asia, UST, U.S . Treasury, Wuliangye Yibin Company, China's Shenzhen Stock Exchange, FTSE, G, Won, Korea Exchange, American Locations: Japan, Asia, Pacific, China, FTSE China, Korean, U.S
Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGrowth in the UK is as strong as it's been in two and a half years, analyst saysRory McPherson, CIO of Magnus, discusses economic growth in the U.K. and the FTSE 100.
Persons: Rory McPherson, Magnus
Liverpool Street train station beneath the new skyline of skyscrapers in the City of London financial district on 14th February 2022 in London, United Kingdom. LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher Wednesday as concerns over the political outlook in France subside. France's CAC 40 index closed 1.81% lower Tuesday as traders assessed the implications of a hung parliament and a period of political uncertainty in France. Asia-Pacific markets were mixed overnight, even as key Wall Street benchmarks rose following dovish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Tuesday. U.S. stock futures were little changed in overnight trading Tuesday after the S&P 500 notched a fresh record close.
Persons: Germany's DAX, Emmanuel Macron, Jerome Powell, Powell Organizations: Liverpool, LONDON, CAC, IG, Front, NFP, U.S . Federal, National Grid Locations: City, London, United Kingdom, France, Asia, Pacific, U.S, Wetherspoons
Jeffrey Buchbinder, the chief equity strategist at LPL Financial, doesn't think the rally is sustainable. Although stocks will likely continue rising for a while longer this earnings season, Buchbinder advises investors to prepare for a pullback later this year. Given his uninspired view on how stocks will perform, Buchbinder recommends waiting and buying the dip when the market eventually corrects. For investors' existing equity allocations, Buchbinder recommends leaning toward domestic equities, with a focus on growth stocks. ETFs like the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG), iShares Morningstar Growth ETF (ILCG), and Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) all provide exposure to growth stocks.
Persons: , Jeffrey Buchbinder, doesn't, Buchbinder, LPL, iShares Organizations: Service, LPL, Business, Wall Street, Bloomberg, ISM, Investors, Buchbinder, Vanguard, Franklin FTSE Locations: Japan, Franklin FTSE Japan
People gather to celebrate the victory of the left-wing union after the partial results of the second round of the French parliamentary elections in Paris, France on July 07, 2024. LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory Tuesday as investors in the region weigh up political uncertainty in France after Sunday's election result. European markets are digesting the prospect of a prolonged period of political uncertainty in France as it confronts a hung parliament following Sunday's parliamentary election result. The left-wing New Popular Front won the largest number of seats in the final round of voting, scuppering an expected surge for the far-right. The alliance failed to secure an absolute majority, however, meaning a coalition or technocratic government is on the cards, making legislation and reforms harder to pass.
Persons: Germany's DAX, scuppering Organizations: LONDON, CAC, IG, Popular Front Locations: Paris, France
LONDON — European stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday as markets reacted to an expected hung parliament in France after a surprise win for a left-wing coalition of parties. France's CAC 40 was seen falling 37.9 points to 7,631, according to IG, and the euro was down 0.18% against the dollar. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index and Germany's DAX are both expected to fall around 6 points, while Italy's FTSE MIB is expected to slip 115 points at the open. European marketsFrance's left-wing New Popular Front won the largest number of seats in this weekend's parliamentary elections, scuppering an expected surge for the far-right. However, the coalition failed to secure an absolute majority, early data showed, leaving markets digesting the possibility of a hung parliament.
Persons: Germany's DAX, France's, scuppering, Jim Reid, Nathan Posner Organizations: CAC, IG, Popular Front, Deutsche Bank, New, Republique, Anadolu, Getty Locations: France, Paris, France's
The U.K.'s center-left Labour Party has won a substantial parliamentary majority in the country's general election, unseating the incumbent Conservatives after 14 years. Manthey and her team picked the FTSE 250 index , which can be traded through exchange-traded funds such as iShares FTSE 250 UCITS ETF or Vanguard FTSE 250 UCITS , over the large-cap index FTSE 100 , as their "preferred post-election trade." The strategists, however, cautioned that historical data pointed toward lackluster returns immediately after the election results. More broadly, the investment bank's economist Anna Titareva said U.K. markets remain "heavily discounted" since after Brexit. After the election results were confirmed, they reiterated their stock preferences: Taylor Wimpey and Persimmon .
Persons: Beata Manthey, Manthey, Anna Titareva, Titareva, Anthony Codling, Taylor Wimpey, Gleeson, Bellway, Investec Organizations: Labour Party, Labour, Vanguard, UBS, Companies, FTSE, FTMC, RBC Capital Markets, Jefferies, Genuit Locations: Swiss
Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, campaigns ahead of the general election, in Redditch, UK, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. LONDON — European stocks opened mostly higher on Friday as the U.K.'s general election draws focus in the region. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.3% higher in early morning deals. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index climbed more than 0.2% as investors reacted to election results. Travel and leisure stocks were the standout gainers Friday, climbing 0.6%, as most sectors traded in positive territory.
Persons: Keir Starmer Organizations: Labour Party, LONDON Locations: Redditch, UK
The Labour party's pledge, for example, to increase taxes on the compensation that private equity fund managers received raised a few eyebrows, and led to questions on what this could mean more broadly. In a note Friday, analysts at Jefferies said, despite concerns raised by a strong showing for the right-wing Reform UK Party, the Labour Party's U.K. election win would help make the U.K. appear "relatively stable." "A widely predicted Labour win in the UK could usher in an era of greater stability for the UK … which should help bolster investor sentiment towards the UK," she said. "U.K. bank stocks in the end are one of the biggest proxies for U.K. economic growth," he said. If results are as expected, attention will shift away from the U.K. election quickly, Shreyas Gopal, strategist, and Sanjay Raja, senior economist at Deutsche Bank, said in a note published Wednesday.
Persons: Vuk Valcic, hasn't, Jefferies, James McManus, Susannah Streeter, Hargreaves Lansdown, McManus, Liz Truss, Streeter, Richard Donnell, Nutmeg's McManus, CNBC's Silvia Amaro Friday, Mark Fielding, Fielding, Shreyas Gopal, Sanjay Raja, BoE, Francesco Pesole, Pesole Organizations: City of, Labour Party, Conservatives, U.S ., Labour, CNBC, Stock, Reform UK Party, Hargreaves, Deutsche Bank, ING, Bank of England, ECB Locations: Bishopsgate, City, City of London, London, France
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