^GDAXI - DAX PERFORMANCE-INDEX
| Previous close | 12,410.20 |
| Open | 12,412.72 |
| Volume | 0 |
| Day's range | 12,408.93 - 12,494.25 |
| 52-week range | 10,279.20 - 12,656.05 |
| Avg. volume | 57,606,420 |
- FX Empire
The Week Ahead – Brexit, the BoE and the FED are in Focus
It’s a big week ahead for the markets. The FED, the BoE and Brexit are in focus, with stats and chatter on trade also needing some attention.
- FX Empire
European Equities: A Week in Review
It was a bit week for the European majors, with the DAX leading the way. Monetary policy and trade drove autos and banks in particular.
- FX Empire
New Records For U.S. Indices In Sight, Cautious Markets Rise On Trade Hope, Retail Sales Are Hot
Global markets rise on trade hopes but new records for the indices and a trade deal may be elusive.
- Reuters - UK Focus
LIVE MARKETS-ECB fireworks: Banks sizzle, but others not so much?
* Credit Suisse upgrades UK equities to "overweight" in dollar terms Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of European equity markets brought to you by Reuters stocks reporters and anchored today by Josephine Mason. After a choppy session yesterday, banks are enjoying a nice little rally here supported by the rotation theme and ECB's stimulus measures that largely met market expectations. Euro-zone banks have surged 16.5% since mid-August and are on track for their best weekly performance in 2-1/2 years after hitting their highest since July 25.
- Reuters - UK Focus
LIVE MARKETS-China's latest trade move: huuuuge concession or empty gesture?
* Credit Suisse upgrades UK equities to "overweight" in dollar terms Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of European equity markets brought to you by Reuters stocks reporters and anchored today by Josephine Mason. To quote U.S. President Trump, China has just made a huuuuuuuge concession to the United States by dropping additional tariffs on agricultural products, including soybeans and pork.
- FX Empire
European Equities: A Busy Economic Calendar and Brexit in Focus
It was yet another day of gains for the majors as they approach record levels. As market risks abate it may well be a return to the stats for direction.
- FX Empire
Global Markets Rise On Trade Thaw, ECB Cuts Rates And Buys Bonds, Hong Kong Down On LSE Deal Scrutiny
Global markets rise on trade hopes and stimulus plans, the S&P; 500 is striking distance from new all-time highs.
- Yahoo Finance UK
ECB cuts key rate for first time since 2016 as recession fears grow
The European Central Bank chose to cut one of its key interest rates for the first time since early 2016, pushing them into record negative territory.
- FX Empire
European Equities: It’s All Eyes on Draghi, as Trade War News Supports Market Risk
It’s a big day for the majors. While economic data is on the heavier side, it’s all down to the ECB monetary policy decision. It’s sink or swim time…
- FX Empire
Trump Blasts Fed, Market Expects Deep Rate Cuts, Inflation Data Hotter Than Expected
Trump blasts the FOMC again as we gear up or another meeting, he wants zero interest rates but the data just doesn’t support it.
- Yahoo Finance UK
Chinese startup Byton built its first car to be a 'smartphone on wheels'
Daniel Kirchert, co-founder and CEO of the Chinese car startup Byton speaks to Yahoo Finance UK.
- Reuters - UK Focus
LIVE MARKETS-Opening snapshot: beaten-down stocks rise again
* European stocks rise again: STOXX 600 +0.3% * Beaten-down sectors banks and cars lead charge higher * Apple iPhone launch boosts chipmakers * Casino buoyed by Carrefour takeover report Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of European equity markets brought to you by Reuters stocks reporters and anchored today by Josephine Mason. Reach her on Messenger to share your thoughts on market moves: rm://josephine.mason.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net OPENING SNAPSHOT: BEATEN-DOWN STOCKS RISE AGAIN (0735 GMT) Miners, banks and cars are leading the march higher across European stock markets this morning, as investors continue to pile into this year's laggards. In another sign that investors are shifting out of this year's best-performing stocks, Zara-owner Inditex's shares are down 2.8%, among the biggest fallers on the STOXX 600 even after delivering an in-line set of results.
- Reuters - UK Focus
LIVE MARKETS-On our radar: supermarket sweep and iPhones
- Reuters - UK Focus
LIVE MARKETS-European stock futures on a 6-day winning streak
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of European equity markets brought to you by Reuters stocks reporters and anchored today by Josephine Mason. Reach her on Messenger to share your thoughts on market moves: josephine.mason.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net EUROPEAN STOCK FUTURES ON A 6-DAY WINNING STREAK (0624 GMT) European stock futures are indicating a stronger open this morning, extending a winning streak into a sixth day as investors brace for the ECB to cut interest rates and announce a range of stimulus measures to shore up the bloc's economy tomorrow. The owner of clothing chain Zara and the world's biggest fashion retailer, Inditex, has posted first-half profits and sales that were in line with expectations, buoyed by good summer weather in Europe and favourable foreign exchange effects.
- Yahoo Finance UK
The 15 countries with the best health and well-being for expats
Finland got the greatest score for being the best country and health and well-being for expats.
- FX Empire
European Equities: A Lack of Economic Data Leaves Geopolitics and the ECB in Focus
With no material economic data due out of the Eurozone, sentiment towards monetary policy and Brexit will continue to test the majors on the day.
- Reuters - UK Focus
GLOBAL MARKETS-Bond yields up, stocks flat on shifting ECB views
Bond yields climbed and a gauge of world stock markets recovered from previous lows to trade flat on Tuesday, as uncertainty grew over the mix of stimulus the European Central Bank will add to boost a slumping economy this week amid fresh signs global growth was slowing. The bond moves come as market participants look toward Thursday's ECB meeting, which is widely expected to deliver a cut to interest rates and point to further bond-buying stimulus.
- FX Empire
Futures Flat, ECB Meeting Comes Into Focus, Chinese Inflation Weaker Than Expected
The global rally falters as central banks, economic data, and earnings outlook drag on equities.
- Yahoo Finance UK
No-deal Brexit could lead to cut in staff shifts at BMW's Mini plant in Oxford
However, BMW is not preparing for any changes to Mini production in the Netherlands.
- FX Empire
European Equities: Policy Uncertainty and Brexit to Test the Majors
It’s a relatively quiet day on the economic data front, which could test market resolve. There’s a lot riding on a dovish ECB…
- Yahoo Finance UK
Volkswagen rebrands and wheels out its new mass-market car
VW intends the ID.3 to have the same impact as the Beetle and the Golf.
- Yahoo Finance UK
Workers paid Porsche to help build the Taycan factory on its home turf
Porsche staff really wanted to have the new electric sports car made in Zuffenhausen, Germany.
- FX Empire
Global Markets Edge Higher, Trade Hopes Lift Sentiment, Fundamental Economic Issues Remain
Global markets try to move higher on Monday but the gains are uneven as trade woe, politics and data weigh on sentiment.
- Reuters - UK Focus
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks gain on stimulus hopes, pound hits 6-week high
Stocks gained on Monday as investors pinned their hopes on expected stimulus from the world's central banks to support slowing growth, while the pound hit a six-week high on hopes that Britain will not quit the EU without a deal. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will try for a second time on Monday to call a snap parliamentary election, but is set to be thwarted once more by opposition lawmakers who want to ensure he cannot take Britain out of the European Union without a divorce agreement in place. "The threat of a no-deal Brexit has somewhat receded but has not gone away completely, which is reflected around current levels," said Esther Maria Reichelt, a strategist at Commerzbank.
- Reuters - UK Focus
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks gain on hopes of central bank stimulus
Global stock markets gained on Monday as investors pinned their hopes on stimulus that's expected from the world's central banks to support slowing growth. European markets opened higher after data showed a surprise rise in German exports and on expectations of stimulus by the European Central Bank later this week. MSCI's All Country World Index, which tracks shares across 47 countries, was up 0.05%.
