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EuroStoxx 50 climbs 0.3% as investors stay upbeat amid oil and bond yields
The EuroStoxx 50 rose to 6,320.26 points, led by a 4.2% gain in ASML, while Swiss and UK benchmarks showed mixed moves. Analysts cite optimism on Middle‑East de‑escalation and tech growth.
Eurozone equities rise on oil price drop, KI optimism
European markets advanced Monday on lower crude prices and diplomatic hopes for Middle East stability, with tech stocks leading gains amid US-China KI talks.
European stocks retreat on AI safety concerns, Fed rate bets dampen gains
European indices decline as AI sector stocks falter amid regulatory uncertainty, while oil prices rise on geopolitical tensions and Fed rate hike expectations weigh on risk appetite.
European shares dip on expiry day; telecom, food stocks weigh on indices
EuroStoxx 50, FTSE 100 and SMI all fell slightly as options expiry weighed on sentiment, while Orange and Nestlé led losses in telecom and consumer staples.
European Stocks Edged Higher as Oil Prices Continued to Slide
EuroStoxx 50 gained 0.58% to 6,302.86 as falling crude supported equities, while the Fed's latest rate hike drew mixed reactions from analysts.
European stocks little changed ahead of ECB and US inflation data
EuroStoxx 50 rose 0.17% to 6,403.99 as investors awaited Thursday's ECB decision and Friday's US inflation print, while oil shares gained on Gulf tensions.
European stocks little changed ahead of ECB decision and US inflation data
European equities were little moved Monday as investors awaited the ECB decision and US inflation data; oil shares rose on Gulf tensions while the SMI fell on Novartis and Swiss Re.
European stocks edge higher as oil, bond yields fall; EuroStoxx 50 up 0.12%
EuroStoxx 50 gains 0.12% to 6,455.63 as lower oil prices and bond yields offset modest gains. FTSE 100 rises 0.29%, SMI climbs 0.54% amid mixed signals.
Swiss SMI edges up 0.12% as Roche, Novartis weigh on blue chips
Amrize and Holcim lead gains in the SMI, while Stadler Rail surges 22% on strong half-year results. US PCE inflation ticks up to 3.7%, lifting September Fed hike odds to 40%.
Coles FY26 profit jumps 13.7% as digital sales surge 26%
Supermarket giant posts record earnings growth, with eCommerce sales penetration rising to 15.7% in early FY27. Liquor segment EBIT plunges 47.8% amid restructuring costs.
Swiss SMI dips 1% as Nestlé, Novartis, Roche weigh; Gurit surges 10%
Heavyweights drag Switzerland’s blue-chip index lower while Gurit jumps on strong earnings. Investors eye Jackson Hole for Fed clues amid elevated inflation and geopolitical risks.
European stocks edge lower as AI demand optimism fades
European equities slipped after Nvidia's strong results as investors reassessed AI hardware demand and macro headwinds weighed on broader markets. German consumer sentiment improved slightly ahead of September.
CSL shares rise 3.3% after FY26 results, buyback announced
Australia’s CSL advanced for a second day as investors digested stronger-than-expected earnings and a A$1.1 billion buyback program. Brokerage firms upgraded price targets following the FY26 results.
Super Retail FY26 sales rise to $4.2bn as profit slips on transformation costs
Australia’s Super Retail Group posted record annual sales but normalized profit fell 7% as higher transformation costs weighed on margins. Shares surged 15.3% on the update.
Brambles FY26 profit hit by U.S. repair constraints, recovery plan outlined
Underlying profit rose 4% to $1.49 billion despite $90 million hit from U.S. repair bottlenecks, with a $25 million repair expansion plan set for FY28. Dividend maintained at 46.15 cents per share.
China semiconductor equipment imports rise 9% in July, led by Shanghai
July marked the first year-over-year increase in 2026 as logic chip demand drove a 9% rise in imports, with lithography and assembly equipment leading gains. Barclays forecasts further acceleration in H2.