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London (UKX) +0.07% as UK retail sales drop 3.2% in December, significantly more than expected.
Germany (DAX:IND) +0.32% with Germany’s producer prices dropping 1.2% in December.
France (CAC:IND) +0.42%
Slovakia’s current account deficit sharply narrowed to €195.8M in November 2023.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) showed a gain of 0.25%, with all sectors in positive territory. The European Central Bank is considering a potential interest rate reduction in the summer, said President Christine Lagarde, albeit with reservations due to prevailing uncertainties.
Coming up in the session: No major announcements expected today.
In the bond market, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield (US10Y) rose by 12 basis points to 4.15%.
Germany’s 10-year yield decreased by less than 1 basis point to 2.31%.
The U.K.’s 10-year yield was down by 3 basis points to 3.90%.
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