Europe closes lower as Brent surges above $91, pressuring equities and lifting havens
Executive summary: European equities finished broadly lower, with the FTSE 100, CAC 40, DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red as a sharp jump in Brent crude and firmer gold underscored a risk-off tone. Energy strength and haven demand contrasted with weakness in metals and most major stock benchmarks, while the euro and pound edged higher against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
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Europe opens lower as oil spikes, gold firms and defensive flows dominate early trade
Executive summary: European equities opened under pressure, with the FTSE 100 down -1.1%, the CAC 40 off -1.1% and the DAX slightly lower. The sharpest move in the early cross-asset picture is Brent crude, which jumped nearly +4.9%, while gold rose more than +2.1%. The combination points to a market leaning toward inflation hedges and away from cyclical risk at the European open. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 18 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
Europe closes mixed as gold and autos rally, FTSE 100 and CAC 40 slip on a softer risk tone
Executive summary: European equities finished mixed, with the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 lower while the DAX eked out a gain and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The session also featured a sharp move higher in gold, gains in silver and platinum, a strong rebound in global autos, and a steep drop in natural gas. FX moves were modest, with the euro and pound firmer against the dollar. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Aug 2026 16:45 LONDON
Europe Opens Mixed as DAX Gains, FTSE 100 Slips, Gold Extends Rally and Natural Gas Drops Sharply
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as Germany’s DAX rose while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 traded lower. Gold extended its advance, Brent eased, and natural gas fell sharply, reinforcing a session shaped by commodity moves, a firmer euro and pound, and a softer dollar backdrop. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 17 Aug 2026 08:15 LONDON
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