European Shares Rise as British Homebuilders Surge on Buyer Support Scheme
Persimmon, Barratt Redrow, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry climbed 13.5% to 15% after the government revived an equity loan plan for first-time buyers.
- European shares climbed on Monday, supported by a rally in British housebuilders after the government announced plans to confirm a new equity loan program for first-time buyers in next month's budget. Persimmon, Barratt Redrow, Taylor Wimpey, and Vistry rose between 13.5% and 15%.
- Broader market gains were restrained by a 3% jump in Brent crude prices after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict.
- Germany's 10-year government bond yield reached 3.6303%, the highest level since June 2009, as investors awaited speeches from ECB President Christine Lagarde and Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden later today.
- Among individual stocks, Trevi rose 3.6% to a six-month high after construction peer ICOP raised its takeover bid, while miners slumped 1.7% and Danieli plunged 12% following missed annual earnings estimates.
- Senior analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya noted that hawkish Federal Reserve expectations are gaining ground, with this week serving as another "important test for the AI trade" with Micron earnings approaching.
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European Shares Rise As UK Unveils Homebuyer Support Plan
European stocks were modestly higher on Monday despite concerns over rising oil prices and elevated bond yields after U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war.
Global Market: European shares edge higher as British housebuilders rally
European shares edged higher, with the STOXX 600 gaining 0.3%, led by a sharp rally in British housebuilders. Gains were capped by rising oil prices and elevated bond yields, as investors assessed inflation and interest-rate risks. Energy stocks advanced, while miners declined, with markets awaiting central-bank officials comments on monetary policy.
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