European markets advanced and bond yields edged lower after investors digested the European Central Bank's rate decision and hawkish commitment to keep rates restrictive as long as needed.

European markets struggled ahead of the release of interest rate decisions by the European Central Bank, and bond yields edged higher. Spain's producer price inflation declined for the 10th month in a row.

Positive earnings supported the market advance in Europe, and bond yields inched higher. Brent crude oil jumped amid elevated tensions in the Red Sea.

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European markets struggled around the flatline amid ongoing interest rate uncertainties and economic worries. The UK public sector borrowing declined in December but stayed elevated in the nine-month period to the month.

European markets gained, and investors awaited the interest rate decision and direction of future monetary policy on Thursday. Investors are divided about the prospect of earnings growth amid a weakening economic backdrop in the region.

European markets gained for the second day in a row and bond yields advanced. UK retail sales dropped the most in nearly three years in December, raising the prospect of a technical recession. The German producer prices declined for the sixth month in a row, largely because of a fall in energy prices.

European markets rebounded after falling for three days in a row. The eurozone current account surplus sharply widened in November after the international trade surplus swung to a surplus. Passenger car registration in the European Union advanced in 2023.



European policymakers pushed back hopes and timings of rate cuts, and China's economy expanded at the slowest pace in nearly three decades.

European markets declined after investors scaled back hopes of rate cuts in the near future. Resource stocks traded volatile amid rising tensions in the Middle East and growing attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea.

The German economy battled multiple crises in 2023, and economic growth contracted because consumers and businesses struggled with high inflation and interest rates and weak external demand.

Airbus delivered more planes in 2023 after large orders from airlines in India powered the demand. Vistry Group said adjusted pre-tax income is likely to match the previous year's level.

European markets traded higher, and investors overlooked rising tensions in the Middle East and accelerating inflation in the U.S. Energy and resource complex stocks advanced following the rise in energy and metal prices.

Marks & Spencer reported strong growth in holiday sales but warned of an uncertain outlook in the current year. VAT Group reported a strong sequential improvement in quarterly sales on the back of a rebound in semiconductor units. Informa hiked its annual dividend by 80%.

Benchmark indexes in Europe rebounded but lacked momentum as investors debated the interest rate path and the economic outlook amid a weak geopolitical backdrop.



Tight financial conditions are likely to keep economic growth in the eurozone anemic, and inflation is expected to rebound in the current year. France's industrial production rebounded, and Italian retail sales advanced in November.