European stocks close higher as BOE holds rates; Sabadell up 3% on fresh BBVA bid
Publishing timestamp: 2024-05-09 11:40:01
Summary
European markets closed higher on Thursday, with positive momentum maintained on a busy week of earnings. The Bank of England announced it would hold interest rates steady, but signaled a rate cut is coming. Chinese stocks rose as imports surged past estimates. BBVA made a hostile takeover offer to Sabadell. Copper prices are on the rise. European markets are expected to open higher.
Sentiment: MIXED
Tickers: NVDA, .FCHI, .STOXX, BBVA-ES, TEF-ES, .FTMIB, SAB-ES, .FTSE, .GDAXI, .SPIPSA,
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/09/european-markets-live-updates-stocks-news-data-and-earnings.html