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European stocks rose on Friday, led by banks, due to optimism about future U.S. interest rate cuts. The U.K. economy contracted for the second month, with GDP falling 0.1% in October. The U.K. trade deficit widened, and German inflation rose to 2.6%. The Stoxx 600, DAX, CAC 40, and FTSE 100 all saw gains. Repsol sold a stake in a Texas solar project, Aberdeen took over fund management from MFS, and Harbour Energy acquired Waldorf Energy subsidiaries.

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European Shares Edge Higher Led By Banks

European markets closed higher as investors welcomed the Fed's interest rate cut and assessed the SNB's unchanged policy rate. The Stoxx 600 rose 0.55%, with major bourses like CAC 40 and FTSE 100 also up. Banking stocks gained, while utilities fell due to Naturgy's stake sale. Delivery Hero dropped after a downgrade, while RS Group surged following an upgrade. Schneider Electric announced a share repurchase plan, and Givaudan fell on disappointing sales guidance.

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European markets end higher as investors cheer Fed cut; SNB holds rate

Ireland's Harmonised Inflation Rate fell by 0.2% in the latest month, aligning with analyst expectations. This marks a 0.6 percentage point decrease from the previous month's 0.4% increase, indicating a shift in price trends. The anticipated decline is likely to stabilize investor sentiment, especially in inflation-sensitive sectors like consumer goods and real estate. The market impact is expected to be short-term, with no immediate changes in monetary policy.

- Ireland’s Harmonised Inflation Rate decreased by 0.2% this month, contrasting with a 0.4% increase last month.  
- The actual result met analyst estimates, indicating that the decline was anticipated and may stabilize investor sentiment in inflation-sensitive sectors.  
- The market impact is expected to be short-term, as it aligns with existing inflation expectations without suggesting immediate changes in monetary policy.  

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Ireland’s Inflation Rate Falls, Matches Expectations

Investors digested the Federal Reserve's latest rate cut and the Swiss National Bank's decision to maintain interest rates, leading to a rise in European stock markets on Thursday. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.6%. The UK FTSE 100 index increased by 39 points or 0.4%, closing at 9,694 points. The German DAX index rose by 175 points or 0.7%, closing at 23,305 points. The French CAC 40 index increased by 65 points or 0.8%, closing at 8,087 points

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"European Stocks" Digest Central Bank Interest Rate Decisions, European Stock Markets Rise

According to BlockBeats, Edmond de Rothschild CEO Benjamin Melman expressed skepticism about the likelihood of the European Central Bank (ECB) raising interest rates in 2026. Melman stated, "We do not believe this will happen," citing the economic challenges faced by Germany and France. He described a rapid rate hike as "madness" given Germany's prolonged economic weakness and France's difficult fiscal situation. LSEG data indicates that the money market is not currently pricing in any ECB rate hikes for 2026.

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Edmond de Rothschild CEO Doubts ECB Rate Hike in 2026

European stock markets showed stability before closing on Wednesday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index rising slightly by 0.1%. Shares of German food delivery giant Delivery Hero soared by 13% due to strategic adjustments. The UK's FTSE 100 index rose slightly by 0.1%, while the German DAX index and the French CAC 40 index fell by 0.1% and 0.4%, respectively

"European Stocks" The pan-European STOXX 600 closed nearly unchanged, Delivery Hero's stock price soared by 13%

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European shares remained flat as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting. EssilorLuxottica's stock fell following Google's announcement of AI-powered glasses. The STOXX 600 index closed at 578.11, with mixed regional benchmarks; Germany's DAX rose by 0.5%.

- European shares remained stable as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting.  
- The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed at 578.11, showing little change overall.  
- EssilorLuxottica's stock fell following Google's announcement of AI-powered glasses, while Germany's DAX rose by 0.5%.

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European shares subdued with Fed meeting in focus; EssilorLuxottica falls

European markets are expected to open subdued as investors anticipate a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Rising US Treasury yields are pressuring equities. The Swiss National Bank is likely to maintain its policy rate at 0%, while ECB's Isabel Schnabel suggests a potential rate hike. Germany's October trade figures are also in focus. Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures are slightly negative in premarket trade.

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European Markets Set for Subdued Open

The market is waiting for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision this week, with a 25 basis point rate cut expected. U.S. stock futures rose slightly, while major European stock markets showed slight divergence in early trading on Monday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index edged up, the UK FTSE 100 index dipped slightly, the French CAC index fell, and the German DAX index rose. Next week, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank will hold their interest rate meetings, with the market generally expecting the European Central Bank to keep rates unchanged, while the Bank of England has yet to make a decision