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As interest rates fall, European stocks in sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, and industrials tend to outperform. These sectors benefit from lower borrowing costs, increased consumer spending, and higher capital investments, driving market gains. ADVERTISEMENT Historically, certain European stocks and sectors have thrived during periods of interest rate cuts, particularly when central banks ease monetary policy without the backdrop …

Major European luxury stocks have experienced a slowdown in growth, primarily due to softened global purchasing power, particularly in China. ADVERTISEMENT LVMH, the world’s largest luxury brand, reported its worst quarterly performance since 2020 during the three months leading up to September, resulting in a 10% drop in its American Depositary Receipts (ADR) shares on US markets on Tuesday. According …

Global stock markets rose on optimism surrounding potential ceasefire talks in the Middle East. However, the rally lost steam after the US reported a hotter-than-expected CPI by the end of the week. Notably, the semiconductor sector posted gains due to strong demand forecasts for AI chips. ADVERTISEMENT Global markets posted gains this week as fears of a wider conflict in …