The Federal Reserve is almost certain to start its rate-cutting cycle next week.

LONDON — European stocks closed lower on Tuesday, following a more positive session at the start of the week.

This enthusiasm isn’t new, though. The Nifty 50 has been on the march throughout the year. There have been 44 record highs set in this year’s 169 trading sessions, according to CNBC’s count.

LONDON — European markets closed higher on Friday, the last trading day of August, as investors considered inflation data from around the world.

LONDON — European markets closed higher on Wednesday, maintaining positive momentum even as U.S. stocks pulled back ahead of highly anticipated earnings from AI beneficiary Nvidia

LONDON — European stocks closed in mixed territory Monday, as traders digested rising tensions in the Middle East following strikes by both Israel and Hezbollah over the weekend.

LONDON — European stocks moved lower Tuesday afternoon, as market uncertainty over the outlook for interest rate cuts lingers.

LONDON — European markets closed higher Friday, rounding off what’s set to be a winning week for global stocks.

LONDON — European stocks closed higher Thursday, maintaining the week’s positive momentum as investors digested cooler-than-expected inflation readings in the U.S and U.K.

LONDON — European stocks kicked off the new trading week cautiously higher, with U.S. and U.K. inflation data set to dominate focus in the coming days.