European markets to open higher as politics dominates the news agenda

European stocks are expected to open higher Thursday as investors keep an eye on developments in the U.K. and U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China.

CNBC • May 14, 2026

European markets to open higher as focus returns to earnings; Siemens unveils $7 billion buyback

European stocks are expected to buck the negative sentiment seen in Tuesday's session by opening higher on Wednesday.

CNBC • May 13, 2026

Europe's reliance on US gas set to rise, research report says

European countries are forecast to import 80% of their liquefied natural gas supplies from the U.S. ​by 2028, posing risks from heavy reliance on ‌a single fuel supplier, researchers at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis said in a report released on Wednesday.

Reuters • May 13, 2026

European stocks to open lower as hopes for U.S.-Iran peace deal fade

European stocks are expected to open in negative territory as prospects for a speedy resolution to the U.S.-Iran war appear increasingly remote.

CNBC • May 12, 2026

Vanguard targets doubling European assets to $1 trillion by 2030

Vanguard will expand its product ‌range for everyday investors in Europe, aiming to roughly double its regional assets to $1 trillion within five years and become Britain's biggest retail investment platform, its head of Europe told Reuters.

Reuters • May 12, 2026

European markets set to open in mixed territory as Iran's peace talks stall

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Monday as investors digest the latest in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

CNBC • May 11, 2026

ECB's de Guindos urges prudence on rates in parting shot - FT

The European Central Bank's outgoing Vice President Luis de Guindos urged colleagues, ​in an interview published on Monday, ‌to be prudent when deciding on an expected interest rate hike next month as growth was ​set to weaken.

Reuters • May 11, 2026

ECB's Kocher sees rate move if inflation outlook does not improve

The European Central Bank will ​need to adjust ‌interest rates soon if the inflationary outlook does ​not significantly improve, ​ECB governing council member ⁠Martin Kocher was ​quoted as saying on ​Monday.

Reuters • May 11, 2026

Trump Backs Off On E.U. Auto Tariffs But Risks Remain For Buyers, Ports

President Trump has threatened that all passenger vehicle imports from the European Union will face a 25% tariff starting next week.

Forbes • May 9, 2026

Trump threatens EU with ‘much higher' tariffs if no trade deal signed by new deadline

Trump said he will give the European Union until July 4 to ratify its trade agreement with the U.S. The president warned tariffs "would immediately jump to much higher levels" if the bloc failed to do so.

CNBC • May 8, 2026