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Italy stocks higher at close of trade; Investing.com Italy 40 up 1.57%

Italy's stock market rose 1.57% with notable gains in Financials and Telecoms; crude oil prices fell, while the Euro strengthened against the US dollar.

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• EUR/USD
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• PSI20

Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.57%

Portugal's stock market closed higher, with notable gains from financial sectors and declines from major companies. Commodities and currency markets also reflected slight variations.

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Netherlands stocks higher at close of trade; AEX up 0.31%

Netherlands stock market rose due to gains in Telecoms, Industrials, and Financials, with AEX reaching a monthly high. Top performers included ING, Adyen, and ABN AMRO.

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France stocks higher at close of trade; CAC 40 up 0.37%

France stocks rose, led by Financials, Utilities, and Consumer Services. Accor and Soitec stood out as top performers, while Atos faced significant losses.

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Belgium stocks lower at close of trade; BEL 20 down 0.17%

Belgium stocks declined, with the BEL 20 down 0.17%. Healthcare and Telecom sectors suffered losses, while gold and oil prices fell slightly.

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Germany stocks higher at close of trade; DAX up 0.67%

Germany's stock market gained, led by strong performances in DAX and MDAX sectors, with notable highs for Siemens Energy, Aurubis, and Tui, amidst declining commodities prices.

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Finland stocks higher at close of trade; OMX Helsinki 25 up 0.47%

Finland's OMX Helsinki 25 rose 0.47% on Thursday, led by strong performance from telecoms and financials, while commodities mixed and EUR/USD increased.

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French bonds, stocks take a breather after government collapse but uncertainty remains

French bonds' risk premium fell after Barnier's ousting, raising bank stocks. With upcoming political uncertainty, Macron seeks a new prime minister to tackle budget issues amid market reactions.

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ECB to cut rates by 25 bps on Dec. 12; at least four more likely in 2025- Reuters poll

The ECB plans a 25 bps cut on Dec. 12, with potential further reductions in response to economic slowdown and U.S. tariffs impacting Europe.