The Switzerland market ended marginally down on Monday after a choppy ride as investors refrained from making significant moves amid a lack of fresh catalysts.
European stocks struggled for direction for much of the trading session on Monday as investors largely refrained from making big moves amid concerns about global economic growth due to continued uncertainty about tariffs and the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.
U.K. stocks gained modest ground in positive territory Monday morning amid selective buying ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium and the Trump administration's announcement of fresh economic sanctions on Iran and its trading partners.
France's CAC 40 index declined Monday, with investors focusing on upcoming economic data, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech, Nvidia earnings, and Trump administration sanctions against Iran. Stellantis fell 3% while Renault dropped 1.7% among major movers.
German stocks struggled for support on Monday with investors largely staying cautious, looking for directional clues. The technology sector showed weakness ahead of Nvidia's earnings update.
European stocks were little changed in directionless trade on Monday as investors awaited details of what Washington has billed as its toughest-ever sanctions campaign against Iran and its trading partners. Upcoming earnings from chip giant Nvidia, U.S. inflation data and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson...
European stocks are seen opening mixed on Monday as investors brace for the announcement of fresh U.S. sanctions aimed at Iran. U.S. stock futures ticked lower amid lingering concerns over surging crude oil prices and elevated bond yields across the globe. As inflation worries mount, investors...
Despite languishing in negative territory till the penultimate hour, the Switzerland stock market closed on a firm note on Friday thanks to brisk buying at several counters.
European indices closed higher Friday as encouraging manufacturing and services PMI data across the region and improved consumer confidence boosted investor sentiment, though Middle East tensions and elevated oil prices tempered gains.
U.K. stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 moved marginally up on Friday, supported by strong gains in the mining sector thanks to firm precious metals prices. Data showing improvement in consumer confidence and services sector activity contributed as well to market's rise.
After eight successive days of losses, the French market edged up a bit on Friday, lifted by a report showing an improvement in business confidence, and preliminary data showing a jump in manufacturing activity in the country.
The DAX rose 18.95 points to 26,030.50 Friday amid selective buying interest despite Middle East tensions. Germany's manufacturing sector expanded for the seventh consecutive month in August.
European stocks edged up slightly on Friday but were on course for a weekly loss due to concerns over elevated oil prices and bond market volatility. The British pound fell slightly against the euro after official data showed U.K. retail sales decreased 0.5 percent month-on-month in July, reversing...
European stocks are seen opening flat to slightly lower on Friday as doubts persist over rescue efforts to address liquidity issues in the U.S. government bond market. The Treasury's move to boost its government debt buybacks failed to calm markets. With the U.S. national debt doubling over the last...
The Switzerland market ended marginally down on Thursday after spending almost the entire session in negative territory amid concerns about global economic growth due to Middle East tensions and elevated oil prices.
August 21, 2026 14:42 ET The minutes of the latest policy meeting of the Federal Reserve, housing market data and manufacturing sector survey results were the main news for the U.S. economy this week. In Europe, inflation data from the U.K. was the highlight, while consumer price data from Japan drew attention in Asia.