European Markets Attempted to Rebound, Eurozone Industrial Production Expanded In May

Bridgette Randall
15 Jul, 2025
London

European stock market indexes rebounded from modest losses in the previous session as traders awaited an update on trade negotiations with the U.S.

Benchmark indexes in Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and London edged higher, and the euro and the pound traded at multi-year highs. 

On the economic front, the Euro Area's  industrial production in May increased 1.7% from the previous month, according to Eurostat. 

The industrial production rebounded from a decline of 2.2% in April, driven by a rebound in energy output to 3.7% from a decline in 2.8%, capital goods production to 2.7% from a fall of 1.3%, and non-durable consumer goods production to 8.5% from a decline of 5.7% in the previous month. 

Industrial production on an annual basis, accelerated to 3.7% in May from 0.2% in April. 

 

Europe Stock Movers 

Experian plc jumped 4.9% to 4,040.0 pence after the credit reporting company reported better-than-expected revenue growth in the latest quarter. 

In  addition, the company reiterated its annual outlook, despite the ongoing macroeconomic headwinds. 

Barratt Redrow PLC dropped 7.2% to 386.63 pence despite the homebuilder reporting full-year results in line with expectations and reiterating its medium-term outlook. 

The company said it launched its £50 million stock repurchase plan immediately and to be completed by the end of 2025, followed by a second phase of £50 million plan to be completed by June 2026.  

Ericsson decreased 3.5% to SEK 74.50, and the company reported a better-than-expected earnings despite hit by the U.S. tariffs. 

Revenue in the second quarter declined 6% to SEK 56.1 billion from SEK 59.8 billion, net income swung to a profit of SEK 4.6 billion from a loss of SEK 11 billion, and diluted earnings per share rose to SEK 1.37 from a loss  of  SEK 3.34 a year ago. 

Net income in the last year included asset impairment charges of SEK 11.4 billion. 

The strengthening of Swedish kronor across several currencies negatively impacted  sales by as much as SEK 5 billion, according to a company's presentation.