Europe Heads Into Winter With Low Gas Reserves, Uncertain Gulf Supplies

European natural-gas prices climbed to their highest level in nearly four years as escalating attacks in the Middle East threatened supplies and unusually low storage levels raised fears of a global scramble for LNG.

WSJ • 8 hours ago

Europe's STOXX 600 ends higher as bank stocks cushion oil price hit

Europe's equity benchmark rose on Monday, kicking off a busy week on a strong note as a surge in bank shares helped absorb the hit from ​higher oil prices.

Reuters • Oct 12, 2026

Why France's Debt Woes Haven't Spooked Europe

What's happening in France is staying in France bond-wise for now. That's a good thing.

Barrons • Oct 11, 2026

Oil relief lifts European stocks, telecoms a weak spot

European stocks recovered on Friday as oil ‌prices eased on hopes of a pause in the Middle East war, while telecom stocks slid after SpaceX's deal to acquire a ​nationwide spectrum portfolio caused ripples in the sector.

Reuters • Oct 9, 2026

UBP cuts Europe exposure, says earnings growth still favors U.S. tech

Kieran Calder, UBP's Head of Equity Research for Asia, discusses rising credit and debt-market risks, why the firm is reducing exposure to Europe, particularly France, and why earnings growth in the U.S. and technology remains central to its equity outlook.

CNBC International TV • Oct 8, 2026

Europe 'Not Well Prepared for Winter' on Energy, Goldman's Della Vigna Says

European natural gas prices rose following a report the White House asked the Pentagon to develop strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections next month. Michele Della Vigna, Head of Natural Resources Research in EMEA at Goldman Sachs, says Europe is not well prepared for winter in the energy market with risks skewed to the upside.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Oct 8, 2026

Europe Trades Fiscal Risk More Than US: 3-Minutes MLIV

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Oct 7, 2026

Morgan Stanley's Lord Sees More Room for Euro to Fall

Morgan Stanley's FX and Emerging Markets Strategy Head James Lord said the euro could fall further toward $1.10 as risks mount. He joins Bloomberg's Anna Edwards, Tom Mackenzie, and Guy Johnson on "The Opening Trade" discussing France, Europe as a whole, and the election in Brazil.

Bloomberg Markets and Finance • Oct 6, 2026

Eurozone Retail Sales Edge Higher Despite Slump in Fuel Sales

Sales of food, drinks and non-fuel products rose slightly on the month in the 21-member currency area.

WSJ • Oct 6, 2026

Euro hits 17-month low as political uncertainty in Spain and France rattles markets

The euro is trading at its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since May 2025. Both economies face higher inflation, interest rates and borrowing costs, but the euro area is also grappling with low growth and political volatility.

CNBC • Oct 5, 2026