London (UKX) -0.02%
Germany (DAX:IND) +0.27%
France (CAC:IND) -0.07%
Slovakia’s trade surplus narrowed to €577.4M in March 2024.
Retail trade in the Czech Republic rose 6.1% Y/Y in March 2024.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 0.14% lower after four sessions of gains. Sector performance was mixed. Investors will be closely watching BOE’s interest rate decision. The bank will likely maintain its key bank rate at 5.25%.
Coming up in the session: BOE decision is expected shortly.
In the bond market, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield (US10Y) up 3 basis point to 4.51%.
Germany’s 10-year yield was up 4 basis points to 2.50%.
U.K.’s 10-year yield was up 4 basis points to 4.18%.
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