European markets close slightly higher after central bank bonanza; Maersk shares up 8%
Publishing timestamp: 2023-12-15 11:59:40
Summary
The article discusses the positive performance of European markets after a week of key policy decisions from major central banks. It mentions the gains in mining stocks and the drop in telecoms. It also highlights the decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged and the decisions by the Bank of England and European Central Bank to retain their interest rates. The article also mentions the mixed performance of U.S. and Asia-Pacific stocks. Additionally, it discusses the pause in container shipments by Maersk and the interest rate hike by Russia's central bank. The article concludes with a mention of the positive business activity in the UK and the potential for a recession next year.
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Keywords: united states, ftse 100, cac 40 index, markets, economic events, stoxx 600, s&p 500 index, banks, london, wall street, business news, symrise ag, investment strategy, prices, sectra ab, dax,
Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/15/european-markets-open-to-close-earnings-data-and-news.html