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European Shares Slip as Financials Drag, Defense Names Rise on Trump’s Ukraine Shift

European equities declined on Wednesday, weighed down by broad weakness in banking and financial stocks, even as defense and aerospace names bucked the trend following renewed optimism on Ukraine from U.S. President Donald Trump. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell about 0.5%, with most sectors in the red. In particular, financials led the retreat, dragging […]

Global Markets Show Mixed Results as Investors Weigh Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Data

Global financial markets delivered a mixed performance on February 18th as investors grappled with geopolitical tensions and economic indicators. While European futures hit record highs, driven by a surge in defense stocks, U.S. and Asian markets faced headwinds from foreign institutional selling and trade concerns. U.S. stock futures pointed to a cautious start, with investors […]