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European stock markets are mostly posting gains, as the dollar pushes higher and U.S. stock futures strengthen after a largely positive session in Asia overnight. IBM reported better than expected earnings, which is buoying the Dow Industrials. Commodities remained in focus as WTI is trading above USD 52 per barrel, after falling to a session … Continue reading European Stocks Soar as the Dollar Gains Traction and Earnings Show Robust Gains

European stock markets moved sideways on Tuesday. The DAX and FTSE 100 are posting slight gains, while IBEX and MIB are underperforming, as Spain’s Catalonia problem escalates with arrests among leading independence proponents and Madrid reportedly preparing to take over direct control if a second deadline on Thursday is not met. Slightly weaker than expected … Continue reading Softer than Anticipated German Zew Weighs on European Shares

European stock markets are mostly slightly higher. The DAX is leading the way and is once again trying to clear the 13000 mark amid a weaker EUR and rising commodity prices. The FTSE 100 is still managing a small gain, but the Spanish IBEX is underperforming as the conflict between Catalonia and the central government … Continue reading Catalonia Will Not Back Down which is Weighing on Spanish Stocks

European stock markets narrowly mixed, Spain, U.K. outperform. The DAX is taking a breather today after reaching record intraday highs on Wednesday, but at over 12900 the index remains in overbought territory. CAC 40 and Italian MIB are also slightly in the red, but the Spanish IBEX has managed to claw back some of its … Continue reading Barcelona and Madrid are on a Collision Course