European Shares Seen Tad Lower Ahead Of Tech Earnings, Rate Decisions
Investors stayed cautious as disappointing earnings and higher oil prices weighed on sentiment before the European Central Bank’s rate decision.
- On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.07 per cent as investors maintained a muted tone ahead of the European Central Bank's policy decision.
- Disappointing earnings reports exacerbated investor unease, with the media and mining indices among the biggest laggards dragging on overall performance.
- Thyssenkrupp shares fell 17 per cent following a muted market debut for its materials division, while Dutch payments platform Adyen dropped over 13 per cent after lowering its 2026 earnings margin target.
- Oil prices rose 1.7 per cent, dampening risk appetite, while Deutsche Bank gained about 4 per cent after reporting a surprise third-quarter profit jump.
- Investors widely expect the ECB to hold interest rates steady, remaining focused on any clues the bank might provide regarding the future trajectory of monetary policy.
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Global Market: European shares waver as earnings, rising oil weigh on sentiment
European shares edged lower as investors assessed mixed bank earnings and rising oil prices ahead of the European Central Bank’s policy decision. Technology and energy stocks gained, offering some support amid broader market weakness.
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