Market Updates
Europe Movers: Aegon, Deutsche Bank, CTS Eventim, JD Sports, Oil Explorers, Swiss Re
Inga Muller
22 Aug, 2024
Frankfurt
The Euro Area private sector activities showed a surprising strength in August after the service sector continued to expand, overshadowing the two years of weakness in manufacturing.
The DAX index increased by 0.3% to 18,497.62; the CAC-40 index rose by 0.2% to 7,539.73; and the FTSE 100 index advanced by 0.2% to 8,297.19.
The yield on 10-year German bonds edged higher to 2.23%, French bonds inched down to 2.93%, the UK gilts edged higher to 3.94%, and Italian bonds inched up to 3.59%.
Swiss Re rose 3.5% to CHF 114.75, and the reinsurance company reported an increase in earnings in the first half and confirmed its annual outlook.
Aegon decreased 5.8% to €5.47, and the Dutch insurance company reported a drop in its key operating profits and cash flow metrics.
CTS Eventim AG added 7.5% to €88.70 after the German ticketing company lifted its annual outlook.
Deutsche Bank gained 3.2% to €14.45 after the German bank settled with over 80% of plaintiffs in Postbank AG litigation.
JD Sports Fashion PLC jumped 7.6% to 139.20 pence after the UK-based athleticwear retailer reported organic second quarter sales improved because of the strength in the U.S. and Europe.
Oil exploration companies fell after crude oil prices fell for the fifth session in a row amid China's demand growth worries.
BP plc decreased 1% to 425.88 pence, Shell PLC dropped 0.9% to 2,693.50, and TotalEnergies fell 0.7% to €61.71.
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