European shares inch up ahead of ECB as earnings remain in focus

European shares ‌inched up on Thursday ahead of the European Central Bank's policy meeting, while investors assessed a fresh ​batch of upbeat earnings reports.

Reuters • 16 hours ago

European Central Bank keeps key interest rate on hold at 2.5%

The European Central Bank voted to hold interest rates steady on Thursday, meeting market expectations, despite euro zone inflation rising to a three-year high.

CNBC • 10 hours ago

ECB keeps rates unchanged but points to mounting inflation risk

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged in a well-telegraphed move on Thursday but warned that inflation risks were on the rise from surging energy costs, which may ​solidify market bets for a December rate hike.

Reuters • 10 hours ago

Eurozone Bond Yields Fall Ahead of ECB Decision; French OATs Outperform

Eurozone government bond yields fell at open, tracking their U.S. peers, as markets prepare for the ECB rate decision. The 10-year French OAT outperformed.

WSJ • 16 hours ago

Eurozone Economic Sentiment Fell Again in October

The conflict in the Middle East continued to keep energy prices elevated, putting further pressure on consumers and businesses.

WSJ • 13 hours ago

STOXX 600 inches lower as investors sift through earnings, higher oil prices

European shares inched lower on Wednesday as investors weighed a flood of earnings reports ​from the likes of Deutsche Bank ​and Santander, with higher oil prices ⁠also adding to the muted sentiment.

Reuters • Oct 28, 2026

Europe shares fall as HSBC weighs, France protests keep investors wary

European shares fell on Tuesday after disappointing earnings from HSBC weighed on banking shares, ​while ongoing tensions in France added to ​investor caution.

Reuters • Oct 27, 2026

Euro zone mortgage demand falls as rates rise, ECB survey shows

Demand for mortgages in the euro zone fell sharply in three months to September as interest rates rose and ​credit became harder to get, a European Central Bank ‌poll showed on Tuesday.

Reuters • Oct 27, 2026

Euro zone lending growth holds up even as survey points to weakness

Lending to euro zone firms continued ​to grow at a ‌healthy pace in September, European Central Bank data showed ​on Tuesday, even ​as a key survey indicated tightening ⁠credit standards and ​no

Reuters • Oct 27, 2026

Eurozone Banks Report Declining Loan Demand, Tougher Conditions

Banks reported a rise in the share of rejected loan applications during the quarter and declining demand for credit, an indication that interest rate rises were helping to cool activity.

WSJ • Oct 27, 2026