Europe closes mixed as DAX slips, FTSE 100 outperforms on firmer oil and metals
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the DAX falling -1.0% while the FTSE 100 gained +0.8%. Commodities were broadly supportive for resource-linked assets, with Brent crude, gold, platinum and palladium higher, while natural gas and silver declined. FX moves were modest, with sterling firmer against the dollar and the euro slightly higher. The standout equity move in the data was global autos, which dropped sharply, suggesting pressure on cyclical and trade-sensitive names. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 16 Jul 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as oil spikes, gold retreats and Paris outperforms on a risk-on start
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX slipped while the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 advanced. The biggest cross-asset move was Brent crude’s sharp jump to $85.39, while gold and silver eased, suggesting investors were rotating toward energy exposure and away from some traditional havens. Currency moves were modest, with the euro slightly softer against the dollar and sterling fractionally firmer. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 14 Jul 2026 08:15 LONDON
