Stoxx 600 Index

European Stocks Struggle for Direction Ahead of French Election

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European stocks were treading water on Monday, with French elections set for the weekend — an event that’s left investors in a world of uncertainty.  The Stoxx 600 Index was largely unchanged by 8:14 a.m. in London, with autos leading gains while basic resources lagged. Miners were under pressure as iron ore fell to the … Read more

European Stocks Slip as Fed Rate Cuts Doubts Weigh on Sentiment

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European stocks slipped on Friday, as doubts grew over the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut US interest rates in the face of strong economic data. The Stoxx 600 Index closed 0.2% lower, snapping a two-week run of gains, on expectations the Fed will not cut rates before December. However, it pared an earlier sharp drop … Read more