Europe closes mixed as DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 lead gains, oil and autos slide
Executive summary: European equities finished higher overall, led by a sharp DAX advance and a solid rise in the Euro Stoxx 50, while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 also gained. The session was marked by a broad drop in Brent crude, weakness in global autos and palladium, and a softer euro and pound against the dollar. The move points to a market still balancing growth optimism in parts of Europe against pressure from lower oil, firmer natural gas, and a stronger dollar backdrop. [Continue Reading]
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Europe Opens Mixed as DAX Rallies, Gold and Silver Slip, and Energy Prices Firm
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as Germany’s DAX rose +1.1% while France’s CAC 40 fell -1.2% and the FTSE 100 was essentially flat. The move came alongside firmer Brent crude and natural gas, a softer euro and pound against the dollar, and broad pressure in precious metals and autos. The pattern points to a market still balancing higher energy costs, bond-yield sensitivity, and a stronger dollar backdrop. [Continue Reading]
Europe closes mixed as DAX leads gains, energy and FX swings reshape the tape
Executive summary: European equities ended mixed, with Germany’s DAX out front and the FTSE 100 also higher, while the CAC 40 slipped. The session was defined by a sharp move in Brent crude, a stronger dollar against the euro and sterling, and heavy losses in precious metals and several risk-sensitive assets. The DAX rose 1.98%, the FTSE 100 gained 0.62%, the Euro Stoxx 50 added 0.86%, and the CAC 40 fell 0.26%. [Continue Reading]
UK petrol prices hit highest level since start of Iran war
The average price of unleaded petrol in the UK has risen to 158.52p a litre, its highest level since the start of the Iran war, according to the RAC. The motoring organisation said the increase comes after fuel prices surged when the conflict began on 28 February, with energy production and transport across parts of the Middle East slowing or stopping because of missile strikes and drone attacks. Diesel has also remained elevated, with the average price now at 185.92p a litre.The RAC said petrol had previously peaked at 158.31p a litre on 15 April, before easing by more than... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 May 2026 13:01 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as energy spikes, metals slide and DAX leads regional gains
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the DAX outperformed, the FTSE 100 edged higher and the CAC 40 slipped. The biggest cross-asset move was in commodities, where Brent crude jumped more than 4.6% and natural gas rose over 4%, while gold, silver, platinum and palladium all fell sharply. FX also reflected a firmer dollar, with sterling and the euro both weaker against the US currency. [Continue Reading]
Europe closes mixed as oil and gas surge, metals and crypto slide, and the FTSE 100 edges higher
Executive summary: European markets ended the session mixed, with the FTSE 100 posting a modest gain while the Euro Stoxx 50, DAX and CAC 40 finished lower. The clearest cross-asset theme was a sharp rotation into energy, as Brent crude and natural gas rose, while precious metals, silver, platinum, palladium and gold all fell. FX also moved against the euro and pound, and Ether extended a steep decline. The pattern points to a market still being driven by inflation sensitivity, commodity shocks and a defensive tone rather than broad risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
European markets open lower as oil and gas jump, metals and crypto slide, and FX tilts toward a stronger dollar
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all lower in early trade. The move comes alongside a sharp rise in Brent crude and natural gas, a firmer USD/JPY, and broad weakness in precious metals and Ether. The pattern points to a risk-off tone, with energy inflation fears and a stronger dollar weighing on rate-sensitive and cyclical assets. [Continue Reading]
Australia's ASX set to open lower as Wall Street falls and oil rises
Australian shares are set to start the week lower, with futures pointing to a 0.4% fall in the ASX 200 on Monday. The weaker opening comes after sharp declines on Wall Street in the previous session, when both major US indexes fell from record highs. The Australian dollar is also down, adding to the cautious tone in early trading.The move in futures was reported ahead of the local market open on 18 May, with the ASX 200 described as having had a difficult May so far. The index is said to be virtually flat for the year to date, down... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 May 2026 22:29 LONDON
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