European equities conclude in positive territory for the fifth consecutive week

European equities conclude in positive territory for the fifth consecutive week

On Friday, European stock indices fluctuated at the beginning of the trading session. It feels like they might conclude the fifth consecutive week in positive territory due to encouraging reports of Spanish banks as well as the restoration of equities in the technology sector.

The Pan-European index STOXX 600 sank by about 0.1%, although getting ready to demonstrate the longest period of weekly jumps since September of the previous year. Additionally, the German DAX index along with the British FTSE 100 rose up to 0.5%.

This week market participants were focused on the reporting of banks. As a matter of fact, the shares of Spanish BBVA and Caixabank rallied accordingly by 2.3% and 0.1%, after both financial instructions reported higher than anticipated earnings due to good performance in foreign markets.

British RBS dived by approximately 1.8% after the publication of financial outcomes for the first quarter.

RBS shares turned to be among the leaders of the components of the European banking index that edged down by 0.5%.

As for the shares of the industrial sector, they demonstrated upbeat dynamics. So, St Gobain stocks added about 3%, right after the French building materials producer officially confirmed the financial forecast for this year.

At the same time, Electrolux securities suffered the largest losses among STOXX components, having decreased by approximately 11.5%. In addition to this, the Swedish home appliance manufacturer posted a sudden sag in its quarterly operating revenue and warned that the rise in raw material prices could be more serious than previously estimated, affecting the results this year.

Market support is ensured, in particular, by shares in the technology sector, which proceeded with reviving after the enthusiastic reporting of the technological giant Facebook as well as US chip manufacturers.

Similar

Apple event surprised traders
Apple event surprised traders

Every year in early autumn Apple holds its event where it presents new iPhones, Apple Watches, and iPads. This year wasn’t an exclusion. But yesterday’s presentation didn’t result in Apple stock growth, and here’s why.

Latest news

The Yen Sets New Lows
The Yen Sets New Lows

The Japanese yen fell to its lowest level against the US dollar in 33 years. Read the full report to learn the next target for USDJPY!

BlackRock CEO Supports The USD
BlackRock CEO Supports The USD

BlackRock CEO forecasts the Fed may have to raise rates further. The US dollar index (DXY) gains 130 points today. Read the full report to get more fresh news and technical analysis!

Deposit with your local payment systems

Data collection notice

FBS maintains a record of your data to run this website. By pressing the “Accept” button, you agree to our Privacy policy.

Callback

A manager will call you shortly.

Change number

Your request is accepted.

A manager will call you shortly.

Next callback request for this phone number
will be available in

If you have an urgent issue please contact us via
Live chat

Internal error. Please try again later

Don’t waste your time – keep track of how NFP affects the US dollar and profit!

You are using an older version of your browser.

Update it to the latest version or try another one for a safer, more comfortable and productive trading experience.

Safari Chrome Firefox Opera