Europe opens softer as Brent slides, Ether surges and the dollar firms against the euro and sterling
Executive summary: European equities opened slightly lower, with the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 all in the red or flat at the start of trading. The biggest cross-asset moves came from commodities and FX, Brent crude fell sharply, Ether jumped more than 8%, silver extended gains and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The mix points to a market still balancing growth concerns, rate expectations and sector-specific pressure, especially for energy and export-sensitive shares. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 21 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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