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European shares rise as oil prices ease and investors await US data
European share markets rose at the start of the week.
Lower oil prices and a calmer French government bond market helped support the gains.
French borrowing costs had drawn concern because of worries about the country’s public finances.
Investors are now watching US inflation figures due later in the week, which could affect expectations for US interest rates.
The US earnings season also begins this week, with major banks among the first companies to report.
A recent EU-China agreement on export restrictions for hybrid cars has eased fears of a further trade dispute, helping European car shares.
Individual shares moved in different directions: Argenx continued to recover after a failed late-stage drug study, while Ahold Delhaize fell after reporting IT problems.
European shares rose as oil prices eased and French government bond markets calmed.
The Euro Stoxx 50 gained more than 0.5% to 6,209.13 points in morning trading.
Investors were watching for US inflation data due midweek and the start of the US earnings season.
An agreement between Europe and China on export restrictions for hybrid cars also supported sentiment.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Automobiles & Parts rose about 1%, while Ahold Delhaize shares fell after the retailer reported IT problems.
- Who
- European investors and stock markets, including the Euro Stoxx 50, were in focus.
- What
- European shares rose as oil prices eased and French bond markets calmed.
- When
- Monday morning; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- European markets, including the eurozone, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
- Why
- Lower oil prices, calmer French bond markets and the Europe-China agreement on hybrid-car export restrictions supported shares.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Europe and China announced an agreement on export restrictions for hybrid cars during trading.
European shares rose as oil prices eased and French bond markets showed little movement.
The US earnings season was set to begin with results from major banks.
US inflation data were due, with implications for the course of the US Federal Reserve.
- Euro Stoxx 50
- Up more than 0.5% to 6,209.13 points
- Swiss SMI
- Up almost 0.5% to 13,845.76 points
- FTSE 100
- 10,605.04 points, also higher
- Automobiles & Parts
- Stoxx Europe 600 sector rose about 1%
- Argenx
- Shares rose 2.2% to 744.20 euros
- Ahold Delhaize
- Among the biggest fallers after reporting IT problems
What people are saying
Die Entlastung bei den Energiepreisen ist für die Aktienmärkte derzeit mehr wert als manche gute Konjunkturzahl.
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