IBEX 35 Soars to 2008 Highs Amidst Global Tech Turmoil
The IBEX 35 index closed Friday at 12,368.90 points, up 3.2% for the week, exceeding 2008 levels despite a Friday dip; strong banking results and ECB rate cuts fueled the gains, contrasting with US tech sector volatility.
IBEX 35 Soars to 2008 Highs Amidst Global Tech Turmoil
The IBEX 35 index closed Friday at 12,368.90 points, up 3.2% for the week, exceeding 2008 levels despite a Friday dip; strong banking results and ECB rate cuts fueled the gains, contrasting with US tech sector volatility.
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40% Bias Score
European Markets Rise on Adidas, UK Deficit Weighs
European stock markets opened higher Wednesday, boosted by strong Adidas Q4 results and a less aggressive-than-expected U.S. trade policy stance; however, the UK reported a record December budget deficit of £17.8 billion.
European Markets Rise on Adidas, UK Deficit Weighs
European stock markets opened higher Wednesday, boosted by strong Adidas Q4 results and a less aggressive-than-expected U.S. trade policy stance; however, the UK reported a record December budget deficit of £17.8 billion.
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52% Bias Score
IBEX 35 Rises 1.66% on Positive US Earnings and Easing Inflation
The IBEX 35 closed Friday up 0.64%, concluding the week with a 1.66% increase to 11,916.3 points—its highest close since December 10th—fueled by easing global inflation, positive US bank earnings, and strong performance in Spain's banking and SOCIMI sectors.
IBEX 35 Rises 1.66% on Positive US Earnings and Easing Inflation
The IBEX 35 closed Friday up 0.64%, concluding the week with a 1.66% increase to 11,916.3 points—its highest close since December 10th—fueled by easing global inflation, positive US bank earnings, and strong performance in Spain's banking and SOCIMI sectors.
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36% Bias Score
European Markets Rise Despite Mixed Economic Data
European markets opened higher on Friday, following strong Wednesday gains and a 0.1% rise in UK GDP in November, despite a 0.3% fall in December retail sales and ended merger talks between Glencore and Rio Tinto; rising Eurozone inflation adds complexity.
European Markets Rise Despite Mixed Economic Data
European markets opened higher on Friday, following strong Wednesday gains and a 0.1% rise in UK GDP in November, despite a 0.3% fall in December retail sales and ended merger talks between Glencore and Rio Tinto; rising Eurozone inflation adds complexity.
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24% Bias Score
Athens Stock Exchange Hits 14-Year High on Banking Sector Strength
The Athens Stock Exchange closed at a 14-year high today, reaching 1,506.61 units (+1.33%), driven by strong bank performance and exceeding 1,500 units for the first time since April 2011. Trading volume reached €167.02 million, with €17.3 million in pre-arranged packages.
Athens Stock Exchange Hits 14-Year High on Banking Sector Strength
The Athens Stock Exchange closed at a 14-year high today, reaching 1,506.61 units (+1.33%), driven by strong bank performance and exceeding 1,500 units for the first time since April 2011. Trading volume reached €167.02 million, with €17.3 million in pre-arranged packages.
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40% Bias Score
Europe, Asia Markets Open 2025 with Mixed Results Amidst Energy and Political Uncertainty
European markets opened 2025 with mixed results; Germany's employment hit a record high in 2024, while natural gas prices surged due to halted Russian supply via Ukraine; Asian markets mostly declined, with China's manufacturing PMI below expectations.
Europe, Asia Markets Open 2025 with Mixed Results Amidst Energy and Political Uncertainty
European markets opened 2025 with mixed results; Germany's employment hit a record high in 2024, while natural gas prices surged due to halted Russian supply via Ukraine; Asian markets mostly declined, with China's manufacturing PMI below expectations.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Davos Speech Boosts European Markets
European stock markets surged following President Trump's virtual Davos address, where he advocated for lower interest rates, reduced oil prices, and banking deregulation; while the banking sector thrived, energy stocks fell due to lower oil prices, and tech stocks showed mixed results.
Trump's Davos Speech Boosts European Markets
European stock markets surged following President Trump's virtual Davos address, where he advocated for lower interest rates, reduced oil prices, and banking deregulation; while the banking sector thrived, energy stocks fell due to lower oil prices, and tech stocks showed mixed results.
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40% Bias Score
Mixed European Markets React to Trump Orders, Orsted Loss
European markets opened mixed Tuesday; Orsted reported a $1.7 billion loss; UK wages rose 6% but payrolls fell; Trump may impose tariffs; Davos hosts global leaders.
Mixed European Markets React to Trump Orders, Orsted Loss
European markets opened mixed Tuesday; Orsted reported a $1.7 billion loss; UK wages rose 6% but payrolls fell; Trump may impose tariffs; Davos hosts global leaders.
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36% Bias Score
Weak Italian GDP Growth in Q4 2024 Amidst High Energy Prices and Tariff Concerns
Confindustria's flash report shows weak Italian Q4 2024 GDP, with modest service sector growth offset by struggling industry, high energy prices, and export tariff fears.
Weak Italian GDP Growth in Q4 2024 Amidst High Energy Prices and Tariff Concerns
Confindustria's flash report shows weak Italian Q4 2024 GDP, with modest service sector growth offset by struggling industry, high energy prices, and export tariff fears.
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44% Bias Score
Britain's Stagflation Risk Amid Global Market Uncertainty
Britain faces economic stagnation alongside eight-month-high inflation, creating monetary policy challenges, impacting gilts, the pound, and potentially requiring spending cuts; upcoming inflation data is critical.
Britain's Stagflation Risk Amid Global Market Uncertainty
Britain faces economic stagnation alongside eight-month-high inflation, creating monetary policy challenges, impacting gilts, the pound, and potentially requiring spending cuts; upcoming inflation data is critical.
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40% Bias Score
European Markets Rebound Despite Economic Uncertainty
European markets closed higher on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 up 0.6%, despite earlier losses and concerns over economic uncertainty and potential US tariffs; oil and gas stocks led gains, while banking and auto stocks dipped; French President Macron admitted that snap elections caused political in...
European Markets Rebound Despite Economic Uncertainty
European markets closed higher on Thursday, with the Stoxx 600 up 0.6%, despite earlier losses and concerns over economic uncertainty and potential US tariffs; oil and gas stocks led gains, while banking and auto stocks dipped; French President Macron admitted that snap elections caused political in...
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32% Bias Score
Edmond de Rothschild AM Warns of US Market Risks, Plans Investment Shift
Benjamin Melman of Edmond de Rothschild AM identifies the main global market risk as stemming from uncertainty surrounding President Trump's policies and their potential inflationary impact on the US economy, prompting a shift toward European and Chinese assets.
Edmond de Rothschild AM Warns of US Market Risks, Plans Investment Shift
Benjamin Melman of Edmond de Rothschild AM identifies the main global market risk as stemming from uncertainty surrounding President Trump's policies and their potential inflationary impact on the US economy, prompting a shift toward European and Chinese assets.
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36% Bias Score