European markets end the year with gains European shares inched lower today but ended the year on a higher note, amid surging Covid-19 infections around the world and on worries over the pace of global economic recovery from the pandemic. Business • 31 Dec 21
European markets end the year with gains European shares inched lower today but ended the year on a higher note, amid surging Covid-19 infections around the world and on worries over the pace of global economic recovery from the pandemic. Business • 31 Dec 21
European markets end with losses on last day of 2020 European stocks closed lower today, ending 2020 in the red as tighter coronavirus restrictions in Britain and higher US tariffs on some EU products dampened spirits on the final trading day of the year. Business • 31 Dec 20
European markets end with losses on last day of 2020 European stocks closed lower today, ending 2020 in the red as tighter coronavirus restrictions in Britain and higher US tariffs on some EU products dampened spirits on the final trading day of the year. Business • 31 Dec 20
World markets soar on coronavirus vaccine hopes World stock markets soared today on hopes of a coronavirus vaccine following successful trials by pharmaceutical company, Pfizer. Business • 09 Nov 20
World markets soar on coronavirus vaccine hopes World stock markets soared today on hopes of a coronavirus vaccine following successful trials by pharmaceutical company, Pfizer. Business • 09 Nov 20
Global markets end 2019 with strong gains Stock markets mostly retreated today in shortened end-of-year sessions, but rose sharply overall in 2019 thanks to late surges on receding recession fears and easing China-US trade war tensions. Business • 31 Dec 19
Global markets end 2019 with strong gains Stock markets mostly retreated today in shortened end-of-year sessions, but rose sharply overall in 2019 thanks to late surges on receding recession fears and easing China-US trade war tensions. Business • 31 Dec 19
Markets boosted by UK election result, trade deal London stocks and the British pound have jumped after an election triumph for Conservative prime minister Boris Johnson, that analysts said will bring clarity to Brexit proceedings and unlock stronger economic growth. Business • 13 Dec 19
Markets boosted by UK election result, trade deal London stocks and the British pound have jumped after an election triumph for Conservative prime minister Boris Johnson, that analysts said will bring clarity to Brexit proceedings and unlock stronger economic growth. Business • 13 Dec 19
European stocks lower amid trade tensions European stocks have tumbled this morning as investors enter the second quarter in a febrile atmosphere of trade tensions and mounting pressure on big technology companies. Business • 03 Apr 18
European stocks lower amid trade tensions European stocks have tumbled this morning as investors enter the second quarter in a febrile atmosphere of trade tensions and mounting pressure on big technology companies. Business • 03 Apr 18
US tax bill delivers shot in arm for European shares European stocks have rallied strongly today after the US Senate passed a tax package delivering significant fiscal stimulus, which investors have been anticipating would give extra legs to the bull run in equity markets. Business • 04 Dec 17
US tax bill delivers shot in arm for European shares European stocks have rallied strongly today after the US Senate passed a tax package delivering significant fiscal stimulus, which investors have been anticipating would give extra legs to the bull run in equity markets. Business • 04 Dec 17
European markets jarred by German coalition collapse European stocks have slipped and safe haven government bonds are in demand today, as the collapse of coalition talks in Germany serves as a reminder of political risk that still runs as an undercurrent in Europe. Business • 20 Nov 17
European markets jarred by German coalition collapse European stocks have slipped and safe haven government bonds are in demand today, as the collapse of coalition talks in Germany serves as a reminder of political risk that still runs as an undercurrent in Europe. Business • 20 Nov 17
Pound rises as Johnson drops out The British pound spiked today after top Brexit campaigner and former London mayor Boris Johnson said he will not stand to succeed Prime Minister David Cameron. Business • 30 Jun 16
Pound rises as Johnson drops out The British pound spiked today after top Brexit campaigner and former London mayor Boris Johnson said he will not stand to succeed Prime Minister David Cameron. Business • 30 Jun 16
European stocks rally from steep Brexit losses European shares continued to move higher for the first time in three days, as they staged a recovery from the heavy sell-off in the previous two sessions after Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union. Business • 28 Jun 16
European stocks rally from steep Brexit losses European shares continued to move higher for the first time in three days, as they staged a recovery from the heavy sell-off in the previous two sessions after Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union. Business • 28 Jun 16
European stocks rebound from two year lows European shares rebounded today from two-year lows reached in the previous session, helped by some solid corporate earnings from the likes of Heineken and Smurfit Kappa. Business • 10 Feb 16
European stocks rebound from two year lows European shares rebounded today from two-year lows reached in the previous session, helped by some solid corporate earnings from the likes of Heineken and Smurfit Kappa. Business • 10 Feb 16
European stocks suffer more losses as euro gains A drop in bank shares have kept European shares under pressure today, after steep losses in Asian markets and on Wall Street overnight sent investors scurrying for safe havens. Business • 09 Feb 16
European stocks suffer more losses as euro gains A drop in bank shares have kept European shares under pressure today, after steep losses in Asian markets and on Wall Street overnight sent investors scurrying for safe havens. Business • 09 Feb 16
US stocks plunge as global rout worsens US stocks have plunged today, with the Dow and S&P 500 briefly falling over 3% as a global rout worsened due to falling oil prices and worries about China. Business • 15 Jan 16
US stocks plunge as global rout worsens US stocks have plunged today, with the Dow and S&P 500 briefly falling over 3% as a global rout worsened due to falling oil prices and worries about China. Business • 15 Jan 16
Stock markets soar to new highs Stock markets have hit record highs. London’s top share index soared to new levels as real estate stocks extended gains from a rebound in property prices. Business • 13 Apr 15
Stock markets soar to new highs Stock markets have hit record highs. London’s top share index soared to new levels as real estate stocks extended gains from a rebound in property prices. Business • 13 Apr 15
Dublin outperforms other major European markets The Irish Stock Exchange has outperformed other major European stock markets this year in terms of percentage returns. Business • 30 Dec 13
Dublin outperforms other major European markets The Irish Stock Exchange has outperformed other major European stock markets this year in terms of percentage returns. Business • 30 Dec 13
Markets slump on euro zone crisis fears European stock markets closed sharply lower this evening - hitting a three month low. Business • 23 Apr 12
Markets slump on euro zone crisis fears European stock markets closed sharply lower this evening - hitting a three month low. Business • 23 Apr 12
European stocks end week with steep fall European shares fell sharply today and went into reverse after two days of gains over concern about possible euro zone debt contagion. Business • 16 Apr 12
European stocks end week with steep fall European shares fell sharply today and went into reverse after two days of gains over concern about possible euro zone debt contagion. Business • 16 Apr 12
2.40pm Markets Update Wall Street's main indexes dipped today, driven by a renewed selloff in technology stocks, as well as commentary from Federal Reserve officials which added to doubts about an interest rate cut in December. Business • 14 Nov
2.40pm Markets Update Wall Street's main indexes dipped today, driven by a renewed selloff in technology stocks, as well as commentary from Federal Reserve officials which added to doubts about an interest rate cut in December. Business • 14 Nov
