The major European markets finished under water again on Friday for a second straight session, opening firmly lower and then remaining in the red throughout the trading day to end at session lows. The markets were down as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions curbed investors' appetite for riskier assets....
Intensified geopolitical tensions amid an exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran swayed market sentiment on Friday.
Fresh attacks between the U.S. and Iran rattled investor sentiment on Friday, dragging down the CAC 40 benchmark further.
The DAX benchmark that tracks the performance of the 40 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange extended losses on Thursday amidst a fresh round of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran on the issue of transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
European stocks traded lower on Friday as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions curbed investors' appetite for riskier assets. Investors also watched the latest British political developments after early results from nationwide elections suggested a historic drubbing for Prime Minister Keir Starer's Labor...
European stocks may drift lower at open on Friday as investors weigh escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and brace for the release of the April U.S. jobs report later in the day for directional cues. Brent crude futures jumped toward $102 a barrel as fresh U.S.-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted...
The major European markets closed lower on Thursday after posting strong gains earlier in the week. The markets opened mixed but quickly tailed off and trended lower, ending near session lows. The lackluster performance by the broader markets come in reaction to recent gains, which had reflected optimism...
Amidst the pressure on energy shares from weakening oil prices, the FTSE 100 benchmark of the London Stock Exchange has slipped more than half a percent on Thursday.
The CAC 40 benchmark that tracks the 40 largest French stocks based on the Euronext Paris declined on Thursday despite growing optimism over a diplomatic breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran.
Germany's DAX index has declined from Wednesday's levels even as markets await news on a deal expected to end the Middle East conflict.
European stocks were broadly lower on Thursday after posting strong gains in the previous session on AI-driven optimism and hopes for a quick end to the Middle East conflict. The downside was capped after data showed German factory orders grew at a faster pace in March. Factory orders increased...
European stocks are seen opening mixed on Thursday after posting strong gains in the previous session on optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and easing concerns about inflationary pressures. U.S. President Donald Trump said he has had "very good talks" with Iran over the past 24 hours and...
The major European stock markets finished higher again on Wednesday, thanks to growing optimism about a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran. A massive plunge in crude oil prices and easing fears of fuel-led inflation also boosted market sentiment as the markets opened higher and...
European stock markets are trading on an emphatically positive note amidst growing optimism about a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 climbed up sharply Wednesday morning, buoyed by optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a temporary suspension of "Project Freedom" in order to resume negotiations with Iran.
May 08, 2026 15:50 ET Manufacturing and services sector survey results and labor market data from main economies were the highlight on the economics news front this week. Factory orders and jobs report dominated the news flow in the U.S. Similarly, industrial production data from German garnered attention in Europe. In Asia, purchasing managers’ survey results from China and the central bank decision from Australia were in focus.