Europe opens mixed as energy jumps, metals slip and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX fell while the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 held gains. The biggest early move was in natural gas, which surged more than 12%, while Brent crude eased, gold and silver slipped, and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market balancing higher energy costs, softer precious metals and a firmer U.S. currency, with autos and broader European equities showing relative resilience. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 24 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
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Europe opens mixed as Brent slumps, natural gas jumps and the dollar firms
Executive summary: European markets opened with a split tone, as the FTSE 100 and DAX edged higher while the CAC 40 slipped and the Euro Stoxx 50 was little changed. The biggest cross-asset moves came outside equities, Brent crude fell sharply, natural gas surged, gold eased and the dollar strengthened against both the euro and sterling. The pattern points to a market still balancing energy-price relief, currency pressure and selective risk appetite. [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Markets Intelligence | 23 Sep 2026 08:15 LONDON
