VGK ETF remains a sell due to persistent structural natural gas shortages and looming energy crisis risks in Europe. European gas inventories have steadily declined versus the five-year average, with a supply-demand shortfall of ~2 Bcf/day set to worsen after the Russian LNG ban. VGK offers diversification, a low expense ratio (0.06%), and a 2.9% yield but faces macro headwinds from energy scarcity and weak industrial output.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-07-09 13:39:52

The European Union plans to introduce ‌a raft of policies and funding schemes to shift more of its economy to run on electricity, instead of oil and gas, a draft European Commission proposal seen by Reuters showed.

reuters.com - 2026-07-09 07:31:43

The DAX is singled out as the market most likely to see squeeze-driven gains in the weeks ahead Citi has warned that European stock markets face a growing risk of short squeezes, as investors caught betting against rising prices are forced to buy back their positions. The US bank said global equity positioning remained supportive of further gains, but that regional differences were becoming more pronounced.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-07 10:05:22

The European Central Bank on Tuesday gave euro zone banks four months to draw up plans to counter AI-enabled cyber threats ​that could undermine confidence in the financial system and disrupt ‌payments.

reuters.com - 2026-07-07 05:02:00

European stocks are having their loudest year in a decade, and the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:VGK) is the vehicle most retail investors will consider. VGK trades around $90, up 18% over the past year, while every US finance headline focuses on hyperscaler capex and AI compute. If you want to bet that the next... The Anti-Magnificent Seven Trade? VGK Is Quietly Creeping Toward Record Highs

247wallst.com - 2026-07-06 15:15:45

The euro zone's economy ​is not back to its state before the Iran war ‌despite a drop in oil prices, as core inflation remains strong and price pressures continue, European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel said on Monday.

reuters.com - 2026-07-06 13:23:42

Europe's major stock markets ended higher on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 and Germany's DAX reaching fresh record highs as investors welcomed easing expectations for near-term US interest rate hikes and rotated into cyclical sectors. The STOXX 600 climbed 0.7% to close at a record high after touching an intraday peak of 652.35, registering its strongest weekly gain since mid-May.

invezz.com - 2026-07-03 13:19:23

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index climbed to a record high of 653.19 on Friday before easing to trade around 652.66, putting it on track for its biggest weekly gain in more than a month. European equities are drawing a more constructive read from Wall Street, with several major brokerages revising their targets upward in recent weeks.

invezz.com - 2026-07-03 11:32:45

European shares were muted at the open on Wednesday as investors assessed developments in US-Iran negotiations, monitored the outlook for central bank policy, and reacted to sector-specific moves across the region. The pan-European STOXX 600 edged 0.02% lower to 634.50 points by 0715 GMT.

invezz.com - 2026-06-24 04:00:27

Europe will need to rethink how it values ​and pays for innovative medicines or risk losing manufacturing ‌investments and clinical trials, the head of Europe's pharmaceutical industry lobby said on Tuesday, as governments and drugmakers clash over prices.

reuters.com - 2026-06-23 08:35:26

Eastern and central European countries including Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and Estonia have demanded the European Union strengthen a fund that helps poorer EU nations transition ​to clean energy, a letter seen by Reuters showed, as Brussels prepares to ‌overhaul the bloc's biggest climate change policy.

reuters.com - 2026-06-22 10:32:04

A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted ‌emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents in Italy, as temperatures climbed towards record levels.

reuters.com - 2026-06-20 07:44:32

European Union leaders are struggling for consensus on how much to restrict imports that are battering their industries.

wsj.com - 2026-06-19 09:03:00

The European Union is set to remove barriers preventing banks from moving funds across ​the bloc, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, ‌citing a draft European Commission report.

reuters.com - 2026-06-18 19:20:23

EU-based companies will be prohibited from selling Russian liquefied natural gas next year, even ‌if buyers are located outside the EU, according to a letter seen by Reuters on Thursday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-18 13:05:29

Governments have cut back the European Union's proposal to spend national ‌funds on the bloc's energy infrastructure after Sweden threatened to restrict power exports over the plan, an internal negotiating document seen by Reuters showed.

reuters.com - 2026-06-17 10:20:08

Euro zone negotiated wage growth appears to be slowing as predicted, European ​Central Bank data showed on Wednesday, offering policymakers ‌relief that the Iran-war-induced inflation surge has not set off a fresh round of pay demands.

reuters.com - 2026-06-17 04:49:25

Europe's antitrust chief Teresa Ribera on Wednesday urged EU countries to back ​cross-border bank mergers to help complete the single ‌market, a day after Germany rejected Italian bank UniCredit's offer for German rival Commerzbank.

reuters.com - 2026-06-17 04:25:00

Industrial output rose again as factories rushed to meet orders placed by customers anxious to avoid price hikes and shortages stemming from the Middle East conflict.

wsj.com - 2026-06-15 05:15:00

Europe's benchmark stock index rose to a record high on Monday as investors welcomed a preliminary US-Iran agreement that could end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Stoxx Europe 600 moved beyond its previous peak as oil prices fell sharply, reducing fears that another energy shock would keep inflation high and force central banks to stay restrictive for longer.

invezz.com - 2026-06-15 03:43:50

European Central Bank policymaker Joachim Nagel said on Monday there would ​be no immediate relief from an energy-driven spike in ‌inflation even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon because it will take months for oil supply to recover to its pre-war level.

reuters.com - 2026-06-15 03:30:25

Vanguard Europe ETF (VGK) remains a buy, supported by attractive valuation, stable EURUSD, and robust sector positioning. VGK trades at 14.35x P/E with a 2.77% yield, offering a compelling equity risk premium versus the S&P 500. Technical setup is bullish: ascending triangle targets $95, with strong support at $86.50 and $77-$78.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-13 11:29:31

European Union countries agreed on Friday to restrict ‌the circumstances in which the bloc can suspend its carbon emissions fee on imports, potentially helping to provide more certainty for low-carbon investments in the bloc.

reuters.com - 2026-06-12 10:47:09

Left behind in the AI trade, European markets deserve a fresh look.

wsj.com - 2026-06-12 09:00:00

European Central Bank policymakers see keeping interest rates on hold at their next meeting ​in July as the more likely scenario, if ‌energy prices stayed near their current level, two sources told Reuters.

reuters.com - 2026-06-11 11:12:50

The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the first time in almost three years, concluding it can no longer ignore the upswing in inflation caused by the Iran war. The deposit rate was lifted to 2.25% from 2%.

youtube.com - 2026-06-11 08:35:24

ECB hikes interest rates for first time since 2023 as Iran war ramps-up energy costs

cnbc.com - 2026-06-11 08:20:48

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ensuing jump in energy prices has dramatically altered the paths for central banks around the world.

wsj.com - 2026-06-11 08:15:00

European stock index futures were relatively mixed today, June 11, as investors watched the developments in the Middle East and the impact on the energy market. They also wavered ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision.

invezz.com - 2026-06-11 04:00:00

The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 as inflation accelerates, a move that could offer clues about the Federal Reserve's next steps.

barrons.com - 2026-06-10 19:01:00

The European Union's review of its emissions trading system will extend industries' free emissions allowances, ​in exchange for them investing in the bloc, according to an ‌internal European Commission document seen by Reuters on Wednesday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-10 08:44:09

The European Central Bank (ECB) is set to announce its interest rate decision on Thursday 11 June. Watch our live coverage as we build up to the announcement, followed by the press conference and post-decision commentary all live, right here on CNBC.

youtube.com - 2026-06-10 07:31:12

The European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates on Thursday, amid spiking energy prices. The euro zone is a major energy importer, making it particularly vulnerable to elevated oil prices.

cnbc.com - 2026-06-10 04:25:22

Europe faces a widening €1.4 trillion ($1.62 trillion) annual investment gap that risks holding back its economic objectives including energy transition, the European ​Banking Federation said on Tuesday, urging simpler rules to help banks ‌finance growth.

reuters.com - 2026-06-09 11:02:49

Germany may face around €1 billion euros in additional budget costs after ​the European Commission allowed stronger electricity ‌price relief for industry than previously expected, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche told Handelsblatt on Tuesday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-09 10:35:09

The EU is set to propose a 21st ​package of sanctions against Russia ‌for its war in Ukraine on Wednesday targeting the country's bank and crypto networks to ​increase the chances of a ​banking crisis and Moscow's appetite to ⁠negotiate a peace deal, an ​EU diplomatic source said.

reuters.com - 2026-06-09 07:05:57

The European Commission said on Monday it had approved a €23 ​billion ($27 billion) Italian state aid scheme ‌for renewable electricity production.

reuters.com - 2026-06-08 07:43:49

It is time for Europe to give up its long-standing political resistance to joint debt issuance, as a large-scale safe asset would bolster the ​bloc's sovereignty and stability, Cypriot central bank chief Christodoulos Patsalides said on ‌Sunday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-07 04:01:37

U.S. inflation data in the coming week will be closely watched as investors gauge how likely it is that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year.

wsj.com - 2026-06-05 12:15:00

European shares were largely steady at the open on Thursday as investors remained cautious amid ongoing developments in the Middle East. Market sentiment was also influenced by concerns surrounding the financial services sector, while company-specific updates drove notable moves in individual stocks.

invezz.com - 2026-06-04 03:53:27

The EU has unveiled its tech sovereignty package which if adopted, could direct public money towards products that contribute to European independence, cut red tape for data centers and boost research and innovation. Brando Benifei, member of the European Parliament and co-rapporteur on the AI Act joins to discuss.

youtube.com - 2026-06-04 02:12:41

Eurozone inflation climbed to 3.2% in May, driven by energy costs and broader price pressures, putting European ETFs like EZU in sharp focus.

zacks.com - 2026-06-03 12:21:06

The 27-nation European Union outlined how it hopes to expand the region's data centers, semiconductors and cloud computing capabilities.

nytimes.com - 2026-06-03 08:21:06

The European Union will develop minimum energy-efficiency standards for data centres, it said on Wednesday, ‌as concerns grow over their rapidly rising power use.

reuters.com - 2026-06-03 08:17:07

The European Commission proposed new laws on Wednesday to boost domestic cloud, AI and semiconductor industries, aiming to cut reliance on U.S. Big Tech in ​a move that could ratchet up transatlantic tensions.

reuters.com - 2026-06-03 08:11:50

European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sectors could lose ​up to 1.3 million jobs ‌this year as a result of a surge in energy prices caused by the U.S.-Iran ​conflict, Labour Commissioner Roxana Minzatu ​said on Wednesday. "Due to the war ⁠in the Middle East, up ​to 1.3 million jobs are at risk ​and we are talking about jobs in energy-intensive industry, particularly," Minzatu told a news ​conference.

reuters.com - 2026-06-03 07:42:41

Rick Gardner of of RGA Investments says higher defense spending commitments across Europe could support the region's defense stocks, which remain relatively cheaper than U.S. peers. He also sees upside for U.S. LNG exporters, producers and refiners if Europe increasingly looks beyond the Gulf region for energy supplies.

youtube.com - 2026-06-03 02:27:47

European natural-gas prices fell after President Trump said talks with Iran were continuing, though losses were limited by uncertainty about whether they'll reach an agreement.

wsj.com - 2026-06-02 03:38:00

European shares opened lower on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, while markets also reacted to corporate developments involving British airline easyJet and Amsterdam-listed Universal Music Group. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.1% at 0709 GMT, extending the subdued mood seen at the end of the previous week.

invezz.com - 2026-06-01 03:59:39

Market expectations that the European Central Bank will hike interest rates this year have already contributed to tighter financial and lending conditions. The "transmission of tighter policy is already underway," Goldman Sachs noted.

cnbc.com - 2026-05-29 01:00:02