Europe rebounds at end of volatile week on markets European stocks have rebounded in early trade as global markets look to regain some ground after another bruising week. Business • 13 May
Stocks up but bond market signals trouble ahead European equity markets have kicked off the second quarter with marginal gains this morning. Business • 01 Apr
Ukraine conflict drives European stocks lower again European stocks sank again today, as car and bank stocks took a battering on reports of a nuclear power plant on fire amid fierce fighting … Business • 04 Mar
European market dip as investors monitor Russia-Ukraine European stocks ended lower today, as concerning headlines regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict dampened sentiment, while modest Western sanctions on Russia and strong corporate earnings updates … Business • 23 Feb
European markets end flat despite Russia-Ukraine fears European shares have ended flat as gains in auto and travel shares were offset by geopolitical risks, with some Western countries imposing sanctions on Russia … Business • 22 Feb
Stock bounce wipes €1bn off DB pension scheme deficits The performance of stock markets this year has helped to wipe around €1 billion off the balance sheet deficit of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes … Business • 22 Dec 21
European stocks drop as Omicron worries intensify Stocks and oil prices fell today as surging Omicron Covid-19 cases triggered tighter curbs in Europe, and US growth prospects dimmed after a $1.75 trillion … Business • 20 Dec 21
World markets fall as new virus variant sparks panic Global stocks tumbled today and oil fell below $80 a barrel after news of a possibly vaccine-resistant coronavirus variant sent investors scurrying to the safety … Business • 26 Nov 21
Sterling shines as no-deal Brexit averted The British pound surged today to a two and a half dollar peak before Britain's long-awaited exit from the European single market, with a trade … Business • 31 Dec 20
European markets slump on Covid, Brexit fears European shares fell in their worst session in almost two months as the rapid spread of a new strain of the coronavirus forced more stringent … Business • 21 Dec 20
World stocks sink on fears of second Covid-19 wave European stocks have posted their worst fall in three months as fears of a second wave of Covid-19 infections hit travel and leisure shares, while … Business • 21 Sep 20
Wall St plunges after oil shock, trading halted Wall Street's main indexes dropped 7% and the Dow Jones crashed 2,000 points in what would be its biggest one-day fall ever in opening trade … Business • 09 Mar 20
European shares dip again as virus fears hit European shares edged lower today after recording their worst losses since June 2016 in the previous session. Business • 25 Feb 20
US markets in 'nose bleed territory'; expect volatility US stock markets are in for a very volatile 2020 and look like they'll close this year in 'nosebleed territory.' Business • 18 Dec 19
UK shares lag European markets after Brext deal defeat British shares continued to lag their European peers today after Prime Minister Theresa May's resounding defeat in a parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal. Business • 16 Jan 19
Stocks nurse New Year hangover as China data disappoint Asian shares turned tail on the first trading day of the new year as more disappointing economic data from China darkened the mood and upended … Business • 02 Jan 19
Tencent Music delays US IPO due to weak markets Tencent Music Entertainment has delayed its planned US initial public offering until at least November as the owner of China's most popular music apps prefers … Business • 12 Oct 18
Italy's central bank chief warns on political crisis Italy's central bank chief warned today that the state was "only ever a few short steps" from losing investors' trust as markets dumped stocks and … Business • 29 May 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 … Business • 03 Apr 18
Why are stock markets falling and what does it mean? London's top-flight index has joined global markets by crashing into the red, following the biggest ever intra-day points plunge on Wall Street overnight, so what … News • 06 Feb 18
Markets take EU's new financial rules in their stride The roll-out of new rules today that aim to make European Union financial markets safer and more transparent has been glitch-free so far, though disruptions … Business • 03 Jan 18
Asian shares join global rally Asian shares have joined a global rally to reach their highest in a decade this morning, as strong world growth and rising corporate profits lured … Business • 22 Nov 17
A turbulent week on financial markets It was a week that saw something of an about-turn on stock markets. Business • 11 Aug 17
Stocks extend slide as US-N Korea tensions intensify The damage inflicted on world stocks this week by the escalating war of words over North Korea topped $1 trillion. Business • 11 Aug 17
David Murphy: Market loves Trump. Is it good news? The stock market in the US is cock-a-hoop about President Donald Trump's pro-growth policies. Business • 29 Jan 17