LIVE MARKETS — STOXX dips in erratic trade as tech drags, energy up
(Adds blog post) STOXX 600 down 0.6% Tech down, energy up Yields near highs, oil above $100 US-China meeting, Iran talks in focus Wall Street futures lower Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at Stoxx Dips In Erratic Trade As Tech Drags, Energy Up European shares edged lower in choppy early trade on Thursday as bond yields hovered near multi-year highs following Wednesday's selloff, while Brent crude extended gains above the $100-a-barrel mark. The pan-European STOXX 600 fell 0.6%, with national benchmarks mixed. Technology stocks led declines, falling 1% to pare part of a recent rally, while energy shares moved closer to record highs. Industrials, utilities and financials were also weaker. Almost 55% of STOXX 600 constituents traded in negative territory. (Danilo Masoni) *** Earlier On Live Markets: Before The Bell: Bond Selloff Sends European Futures Lower Click Here Diplomacy Takes A Back Seat Click Here
6% Tech down, energy up Yields near highs, oil above $100 US-China meeting, Iran talks in focus Wall Street futures lower Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at Stoxx Dips In Erratic Trade As Tech Drags, Energy Up European shares edged lower in choppy early trade on Thursday as bond yields hovered near multi-year highs following Wednesday's selloff, while Brent crude extended gains above the $100-a-barrel mark. 6%, with national benchmarks mixed. Technology stocks led declines, falling 1% to pare part of a recent rally, while energy shares moved closer to record highs.
Industrials, utilities and financials were also weaker. Almost 55% of STOXX 600 constituents traded in negative territory. (Danilo Masoni) *** Earlier On Live Markets: Before The Bell: Bond Selloff Sends European Futures Lower Click Here Diplomacy Takes A Back Seat Click Here