European equities

European stocks hit one-month low as Middle East conflict drives bond rout

European equities slid to a one-month low on Wednesday as a global bond selloff and surging oil prices, fueled by escalating military conflict between the United States and Iran, weighed heavily on investor sentiment across the continent.

Copper falls as China’s July output, retail sales miss forecasts

Disappointing Chinese economic data for July sent copper prices lower and dragged on European equities on Monday, as weaker-than-expected industrial output and retail sales figures renewed concerns about demand from the world's largest metals consumer.

European stocks hit record highs on strongest earnings since 2022

European equities extended a run of all-time highs last week as a surge in corporate earnings and easing tensions between the United States and Iran drew billions in fresh capital back to the region. The Stoxx Europe 600 closed at…

Tech volatility hits dot-com extremes as investors flee to Europe

Volatility in the global technology sector has climbed to its highest level since the dot-com crash, as investors reassess whether AI-driven returns from hyperscalers and semiconductor companies can be sustained, according to a new report from UBS's HOLT research unit…