The UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 drifted lower on Tuesday, weighed down by sharp losses in the healthcare sector and weakness in a couple of bank stocks. The downside was limited thanks to hopes U.S. and Iran will strike a peace deal following Israel and Iran halting attacks on each other.
French stocks climbed higher Tuesday morning amid hopes for a peace deal in the Middle East following Israel and Iran halting their attacks against each other. Oil's fall contributed as well to the firm undertone in the market.
German stocks moved higher on Tuesday as oil prices fell amid Middle East peace hopes following Iran and Israel agreeing to halt attacks against each other. Data showing an increase in Germany's industrial output in the month of April, and a faster pace of growth in exports contributed as well to the positive sentiment in the market.
European stocks were broadly higher on Tuesday, the dollar fell from a two-month high and Brent crude futures fell below $93 a barrel after Israel and Iran agreed to halt attacks against each other, boosting hopes that peace negotiations could move forward. Investors also cheered data that showed...
European stocks are seen opening mixed on Tuesday as traders weigh a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran and look forward to upcoming ECB policy decision later this week for direction. Geopolitical concerns eased somewhat after Israel and Iran agreed to halt attacks against each other following...
After staying weak till well past noon, the Switzerland market briefly edged up into positive territory but retreated and stayed weak thereafter to eventually close on a weak note on Monday.
After staying well below the flat line till about an hour past noon on Monday, European stocks recovered some lost ground after Iran announced the end of its military operation against Israel, raising hopes of a potential de-escalation in the wider U.S.-Iran war.
The UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 fell on Monday as stocks shed ground amid concerns about escalating geopolitical tensions following Israel and Iran exchanging missile strikes.
French stocks drifted lower on Monday as tensions in the Middle East, rising oil prices and fears of monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve rendered the mood bearish. Recent data showing stronger-than-expected non-farm payroll growth in the U.S. has raised concerns the Federal Reserve will hike interest rate this year.
German stocks tumbled on Monday amid lingering worries about geopolitical tensions, and concerns over possible rate hikes by the Federal Reserve following upbeat U.S. jobs data. A sharp rise in oil prices, higher bond yields and weak factory orders data weighed as well on sentiment.
European stocks traded lower on Monday as geopolitical tensions persisted, and robust U.S. jobs data led traders to ramp up bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike this year. Brent crude futures jumped nearly 5 percent above $97 a barre and Eurozone government bond yields scaled multi-week highs as Israel...
European stocks are seen opening on a sluggish note Monday, with Middle East concerns and rate hike worries likely to keep investors on edge. Pushing against U.S. rate-hike bets, U.S. President Donald Trump said that there is too much emphasis on inflation and that increasing the benchmark interest...
The Switzerland stock market closed modestly higher on Friday after a cautious session as investors continued to closely follow the developments in the Middle East, where a solution to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. remains elusive.
European stocks closed weak on Friday as the mood remained largely cautious amid an escalation in tensions in the Middle East and news about Hezbollah rejecting the ceasefire agreement with Israel and launching fresh strikes across southern Lebanon.
The UK market's benchmark index FTSE 100 gained modest ground in positive territory Friday morning despite lingering concerns about Middle East tensions, and reports saying Hezbollah has rejected a new ceasefire agreement with Israel.
June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.