Currencies

Trump's Iran comments propel European equity markets

Growing optimism regarding a potential deal between the U.S. and Iran is prompting European investors to increase their equity exposure. Following a positive start to the week, the Dax rose 1.6...

Stock markets remain under the spell of the Iran war

Investor doubts regarding a swift end to the Iran war are fueling jitters across equity markets as the week begins. By midday Monday, the Dax was trading virtually unchanged at 23,962 points, while...

Dax retreats after rally as inflation fears weigh

Fears of a new military escalation in the Middle East sent investors fleeing European equity markets at the end of the week. Following its recent gains, the Dax fell by as much as 1.8 percent to...

European markets steady as investors eye China summit and corporate earnings

Slightly lower oil prices and encouraging corporate results supported European equity markets at mid-week. By Wednesday afternoon, the Dax had climbed 0.7 percent to 24,111 points. Doubts regarding a...

Stalled Middle East peace efforts weigh on equity markets

The initial failure of peace efforts in the US-Iran conflict is dampening sentiment across equity markets. By midday Monday, the Dax was trading 0.2 percent lower at 24,302 points, while the...

Dax investors hit the brakes following Iran euphoria

Following the recent rally, Dax investors exercised caution on Thursday. It remains unclear whether the long-awaited Middle East peace deal will indeed be announced shortly. The German benchmark...

Peace hopes propel Dax above 25,000 mark

Renewed hopes for a swift end to the US-Iran conflict are fueling a bullish sentiment across equity markets. By midday Wednesday, the Dax was trading approximately 2.5 percent higher at 25,002 points,...

Strong corporate earnings lift equity markets

Stock markets turned positive on Tuesday following a string of surprisingly robust corporate results. However, persistent concerns regarding the situation in the Middle East capped gains. By midday,...

Dax gains ahead of long weekend - Earnings provide boost

Buoyed by robust corporate earnings, investors on European bourses brushed aside economic concerns on Thursday to snap up equities. At the close of the shortened trading week, the Dax rose 1.4 percent...

ECB holds steady despite inflation surge - Is a June rate hike on the cards?

The ECB is concerned about the sharp rise in inflation following the conflict in Iran and is already discussing the option of a rate hike. While the Governing Council left the key interest rate at 2.0...

Middle East conflict propels Eurozone inflation to 3.0 percent

The surge in oil prices resulting from the Middle East conflict continues to fuel a sharp rise in Eurozone inflation. Goods and services prices rose by an average of 3.0 percent in April compared to...

Dax retreats ahead of Fed decision as oil prices weigh

Investors in the European equity markets have pulled back amid a deluge of corporate earnings and ahead of Wednesday's US interest rate decision. Market sentiment remains dampened by the ongoing...

European investors cautious as oil prices climb above 110 dollars

Stalled peace efforts in the Iran conflict and rising oil prices continue to weigh heavily on European equity markets. The Dax and EuroStoxx50 remained largely range-bound on Tuesday, trading slightly...

Iran and economic concerns weigh on Dax

Despite significant gains from heavyweight SAP, the German benchmark index retreated on Friday. The Dax fell 0.6 percent to 24,000 points, while the EuroStoxx50 lost 0.9 percent. SAP shares climbed...

European Markets Rally as Investors Await Peace Talks

Following a weak start to the week, sentiment across European equity markets has turned more optimistic. On Tuesday, the Dax climbed 0.8 percent to reach 24,607 points, while the EuroStoxx gained half...

Stock market rally fueled by peace hopes comes to an abrupt end

The renewed escalation in the Middle East has brought Friday's market rally to a sudden halt. By midday Monday, the Dax and EuroStoxx50 were both trading approximately 1.5 percent lower at 24,364 and...

Dax investors pin hopes on imminent Middle East peace

Hopes for peace in the Iran conflict provided the Dax with a modest lift as the week drew to a close. Germany's blue-chip index advanced 0.7 percent to 24,325 points, while the EuroStoxx50 gained 0.5...

Dax struggles for momentum as Iran concerns linger

Despite potential progress in efforts to end the conflict in Iran, Dax investors remain cautious. The German benchmark index was trading only slightly higher on Thursday at 24,141 points, while the...

European Equities Rally as Peace Talks Come Into Focus

The prospect of further negotiations between the U.S. and Iran bolstered investor confidence across European equity markets. Following a weak start to the week triggered by the initial collapse of...