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 • 18 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 • 13 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 • 13 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 • 18 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 • 15 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

British markets take Healey's first budget in their stride

Britain's stocks, bonds and currency barely reacted to finance minister John Healey's first budget on Wednesday, in which he pledged to stick to fiscal ​rules, while accepting a smaller fiscal cushion

Reuters • Oct 28, 2026

UK nudges up borrowing plans after budget, cuts longer-dated debt sales

Britain will issue an extra £4.4 billion ($5.9 billion) of government bonds this financial year and sell £3 billion more ‌of short-dated Treasury bills, the UK Debt Management Office said on Wednesday after finance minister John Healey's first budget.

Reuters • Oct 28, 2026

Opinion: UK bond investors want spending cuts. John Healey's first Budget may disappoint

The U.K.'s new finance minister delivers his first Autumn Budget on Wednesday with less fiscal room for manoeuvre. Higher defense spending and new commitments are adding pressure on public finances.

CNBC • Oct 27, 2026

UK budget: Markets on watch for new finance minister's plans

Britain's new finance minister, John Healey, delivers his first budget on Wednesday against a backdrop of rising global borrowing costs and high energy prices due to the Iran war.

Reuters • Oct 27, 2026