European stock markets usher in New Year with big gains

European stock markets usher in New Year with big gains

European stock markets powered ahead on Thursday (Jan 2) as investors welcomed 2020 with a raft of gains after China's central bank announced fresh stimulus, dealers said.
European stocks retreat in face of Fed rate hike

European stocks retreat in face of Fed rate hike

European stock markets slumped on Thursday (Dec 20) as investors were seized by fears that the US Federal Reserve hiking interest rates could choke economic growth.
European stock markets rally on Brexit deal, Italy budget hopes

European stock markets rally on Brexit deal, Italy budget hopes

LONDON: European stock markets rallied on Monday (Nov 26) after Britain sealed a Brexit deal with the EU and as Italy said it could cut its budget deficit.