European Markets

Aurobindo Pharma leads $5 billion race to acquire Prague-based Zentiva

Shortly after reports of the potential acquisition surfaced, Aurobindo clarified that no binding agreement or definitive decision has been made regarding the deal

Europe stock markets stage world-beating rally as trade war backfires

Five months into the year, eight of the world's 10 best-performing stock markets are in Europe, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

What does Chris Wood think about stock markets, defence stocks, US dollar?

The most likely bloc to enjoy long-term appreciation against the USD remains Asian currencies in what amounts to a reversal of the dynamic triggered by the Asian Crisis nearly 30 yrs ago, Wood said

Chemical giants weigh Europe exits amid soaring energy costs, Asian rivals

Sabic, Dow, Shell and others are reviewing European assets as high energy costs global competition and expansions in Asia and West Asia strain the continent's chemical sector

Tesla car sales decline in key European markets amid protests, competition

On Monday, the tech billionaire said an overnight fire at a Tesla dealership in Rome that destroyed 17 cars was an act of terrorism, reiterating earlier comments by Trump

Rising anti-US sentiment in Europe fuels boycott of American goods

Albertus, a Danish school principal, said he canceled all his streaming services in favor of European or Danish ones and no longer eats at American fast-food chains

Tesla sales crash in Europe, dropping 45% in Jan as EV competition heats up

Billionaire Elon Musk's increasing involvement in US politics and controversial stance on European leaders may have also attributed to the fall in Tesla sales

Trump tariff, FII selling: Why Sensex fell 1200 pts; Nifty breached 23,000?

From Donald Trump's tariff imposition to continued FII selling, here are key reasons for the market crash on February 11, 2025

Akums Group signs 200 million euro deal for European market expansion

The commercial supply of these products is expected to begin in 2027 and continue until 2032

Europe's economy to suffer if chaos continues in France, Germany: Experts

Even before the French and German governments collapsed, Europe's economy had enough difficulties. Tepid growth and lagging competitiveness versus the US and China. An auto industry that's struggling. Where to find billions for defense against Russia? And now Donald Trump threatening tariffs. Solutions will be harder to find while the two countries that make up almost half of the eurozone economy remain stuck in political paralysis well into 2025. Where once there was the so-called French-German axis to push Europe ahead, now there's a vacuum. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned Thursday after losing a vote of confidence, and while President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a successor, the new head of government will lack a majority. Elections are not constitutionally permitted until at least June. Germany's coalition led by Social Democratic Chancellor Olaf Scholz with the Greens and pro-business Free Democrats fractured in November, triggering an early election on Feb. 23.

Weak China demand slows Holiday Inn owner IHG's revenue growth in Q3

IHG's licensing agreement with The Venetian Resort and The Palazzo in Las Vegas will end on Jan. 1, 2025, removing 7,092 rooms or about 0.7 per cent of its system from its portfolio, the owner of the

India, Germany to ink pact on labour mobility, skill recognition next week

Pact will help the Indian workforce to move into non-traditional sectors like teaching, nursing and manufacturing

Foreign banks in regulatory standoff seek RBI relief on trading rules

In October 2022, Esma de-recognised the Clearing Corporation of India, creating significant obstacles for European banks conducting large-scale transactions

Donald Trump anxiety spurs investment in European defence startups

In June, the $1.1 billion Nato Innovation Fund (NIF) announced partnerships with venture capital firms and defence startups across Europe, aiming to bolster security on the continent

German business sentiment unexpectedly darkens in June: Ifo Institute

The Ifo institute said its business climate index declined to 88.6 in June from 89.3 in May, compared with a reading of 89.7 forecast by analysts

S&P 500 ends lower, European stocks wrap up biggest weekly loss of year

The dollar gained ground against a basket of world currencies, while the euro saw its largest Friday-to-Friday drop against the dollar in two months

As Sensex soars, mcap of BSE-listed companies hit record high of Rs 429 trn

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies hit a record high of Rs 429.32 lakh crore on Wednesday as the BSE benchmark Sensex ended higher amid a largely positive trend in global equities. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 149.98 points or 0.20 per cent to settle at 76,606.57. During the day, it jumped 593.94 points or 0.77 per cent to 77,050.53. The BSE benchmark is just 28.51 points away from breaching its previous lifetime peak of 77,079.04. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms stood at Rs 4,29,32,991.65 crore (USD 5.14 trillion) -- its lifetime high. The Sensex was on the back foot for the past two trading sessions. Power Grid was the biggest gainer on the Sensex chart, rising 2.54 per cent, followed by Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, NTPC, UltraTech Cement, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finserv and HCL Technologies. In contrast, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys and Titan were among the laggards. In Asian markets, Seoul and ..

Asian shares remain steady, dollar firm ahead of US inflation data report

European markets are also set to open slightly higher, with EUROSTOXX 50 futures up 0.3 per cent and the FTSE futures gaining 0.4 per cent

Global central banks considering different interest-rate cut policies

ECB policymakers led by President Christine Lagarde have insisted they're comfortable plowing a separate furrow from the Federal Reserve

EU hits Cadbury & Oreo-maker Mondelez with $366 mn fine for market rigging

Mondelez has been accused of hindering the cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits, and coffee products within the European Union