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European stocks dip while Rheinmetall AG and fossil fuel companies see gains

EditorRachael Rajan
Published 09/10/2023, 17:50
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European markets experienced a mixed day of trading on Monday, with key indices such as the Stoxx Europe 600, German DAX, and French CAC 40 closing lower, while the FTSE 100 remained unchanged. Among the Stoxx Europe 600 constituents, Idorsia Ltd, International Consolidated Airlines Group (LON:ICAG) S.A., THG PLC, Croda International PLC, and Wizz Air Holdings PLC witnessed significant losses.

In a contrasting trend, Rheinmetall AG emerged as a significant gainer with its shares climbing by 7.1%. Other companies that saw an upswing in their shares included fossil fuel firms ORLEN S.A., Aker BP (NYSE:BP) ASA, Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR), along with health care/life sciences company Orpea S.A.

Currency markets on Monday also demonstrated a decline in the pound and euro against the dollar at certain exchange rates. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices experienced an uptick, rising by 3.90%.

In bond markets, yields for both the 10-year gilt and German 10-year bund decreased. The drop in yields reflects a shift by investors towards safer assets amid the weakening of European stocks. This move typically suggests a bearish sentiment among investors about future economic growth and inflation expectations.

The mixed performance across different sectors indicates the complex interplay of factors influencing European markets currently. While some companies are experiencing losses, others are making gains, reflecting the diverse impacts of global economic trends on different industry sectors.

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