European markets closed higher and the Euro Area sentiment improved on the hopes of the region's economy avoiding an economic recession on the falling natural gas prices.
European markets turned lower after hawkish talks from central bankers. Natural gas prices drifted lower on warm weather conditions and bond yields in the region stayed near recent lows.
European markets rested following the days of advance and after the release of December's elevated inflation data and caution as the earnings season gathers pace.
European markets hovered near 11-month highs and looked to China for additional growth. Resource stocks advanced on the hopes of higher demand for oil as business activities pick up in China and advanced economies.
European markets advanced on the hopes that the reopening of China, receding inflation in the U.S. and a sharp decline in natural gas prices in the region may arrest the weakening economic growth.
European markets extended weekly gains after industrial production rebounded and the trade deficit narrowed. Market sentiment also turned positive after the U.S. inflation cooled in December and China detailed property market support.
European markets extended gains after inflation moderated in the U.S. in December. Bond yields traded lower in the region and energy prices traded in a tight range. The euro, the pound and the Swiss franc advanced.
European investors bid up stocks on the hopes of a rebound in global business activities and moderating inflation in the region. Bond yields in the region continued to drift lower from the 11-year peak at the end of 2022.
European market indexes edged lower but market sentiment remained positive ahead of the start of the earnings season. French industrial output rebounded after workers returned from strike. British retail sales rose after inflation lifted prices.
European market indexes extended gains to seven-month highs. France's trade and current account deficit widened in November. The Swiss National Bank reported historic losses in defending its currency from becoming too strong.
European markets accelerated gains after inflation pressures eased and retail sales rebounded in December. The ongoing weakness in energy prices lifted hopes of abating inflation forces in the months ahead.
Germany's trade surplus accelerated in November despite the elevated costs of energy. Italy's inflation eased from a 4-decade high but stayed near the recent peak.
European markets extended gains for the third day in a row after France was the fourth country to report easing of inflation following Germany, Switzerland and Spain.
European stocks closed higher for the second day in a row on the earnings optimism and hopes of peaking inflation. German inflation eased in December and jobless rate held in November.
Four-decade high inflation, ongoing war in Ukraine and unresolved energy crisis sapped market sentiment in Europe in 2022 and benchmark indexes posted the worst losses in four years.
