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European Equities Post Split Session as CAC 40 Leads Continental Gains
European equities posted a split session on Thursday, with the CAC 40 leading continental gains at +0.88% to close at 8,222.5, while London'…
Oil Near $104, Eurozone Equities Hold Gains Ahead of June ECB Decision
Middle East supply risk lifts Brent to $104 as the Iran-Hormuz premium reasserts itself. AEX outperforms on ASML strength. Markets digest a …
Post-Fed Relief: Euro Holds 1.17 as Rate Anxiety Clears
Fed uncertainty that paralysed markets through May has resolved into a directional relief trade, lifting gold while crude and copper stay un…
Venezuela Shock Reverses — European Equities Recover on Risk Appetite
As geopolitical supply-shock panic recedes, a coordinated risk-recovery bid is lifting European equities while crude drifts sideways. DAX le…
Adyen Q1 Beat Supports Payments Sector; ASML Buyback Confirmed
Adyen reported Q1 revenue marginally ahead of forecasts, maintaining 20–22% full-year growth guidance. ASML confirmed €79.4M in buybacks und…
Dollar Weakness Lifts Euro Exporters; ECB June Meeting in Focus
A weakening dollar and fading rate-fear are driving a unified European equity rally. EUR/USD holds above 1.165. All eyes turn to ECB June 11…