European markets open lower as traders focus on euro zone inflation data
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 07 2025
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Source: CNBC
European Market Trends: European markets opened lower, with the Stoxx 600 index down 0.3%, influenced by euro zone inflation data and corporate earnings; major losses were seen in insurance, utilities, and banking sectors.
U.S. Tariff Plans and Economic Indicators: President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering a more targeted approach to tariffs, focusing on critical imports rather than all countries, while U.K. house prices rose 3.3% year-on-year despite a slight monthly decline.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
