European equities are posting a varied performance on Monday as investors await key U.S. inflation figures and comments from Federal Reserve officials for insights into future interest rate decisions. Markets are also keeping an eye on upcoming rate announcements from Switzerland and Sweden later this week.
In London, the FTSE 100 Index is up 0.2%, while in Paris, the CAC 40 has dipped 0.1%, and Germany’s DAX is down 0.5%.
Volkswagen (TG:VOW3) shares fell after the automaker revised its 2025 outlook downward. Porsche AG (BIT:1PORS) also dropped sharply after scaling back its electric vehicle rollout plans in response to softer demand.
Dutch surveying firm Fugro (EU:FUR) retreated after pulling its 2025 guidance, citing “significant changes” in recent market conditions.
On the upside, Centrica (LSE:CAN) gained in London following the announcement of the second and final phase of its share repurchase program.
Meanwhile, Fresnillo (LSE:FRES) surged as gold prices climbed past $3,700 an ounce, driven by investor expectations of a more dovish approach to future interest rate cuts.
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