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European stocks opened lower on Friday, as investors processed economic data and speculated on interest rate decisions following U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish remarks. The pan-European Stoxx 600 dropped 0.8%, with all significant sectors declining. Health care stocks were notably affected, shedding 1.72% amidst concerns over President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Tech stocks fell 1.36%, while utilities slightly rose by 0.06%.
In more corporate news, Dutch insurer Aegon increased its annual capital generation target after exceeding third-quarter expectations in its U.S. business, reporting 336 million euros in operating capital generation against a forecast of 296 million euros. Aegon now expects its full-year capital generation to reach 1.2 billion euros.
Meanwhile, UK’s Finance Minister Rachel Reeves expressed dissatisfaction with Britain’s sluggish economic growth, as GDP grew only 0.1% in the third quarter, lower than the projected 0.2%. She reiterated her commitment to economic improvement, highlighting her budget plans featuring tax hikes and increased government spending. Economist Joe Nellis pointed out risks associated with relying on public sector investment for future growth, while ING’s James Smith warned of potential further tax increases if economic momentum does not improve.
Separately, Citi identified a South Korean company expected to benefit significantly from Nvidia’s upcoming AI chips, predicting a 40% rise in its stock in the next year. Lastly, wealth manager George Bull of Sanders Morris noted the potential volatility in bond markets post-election, suggesting possible stock market corrections due to surging Treasury yields.
Original Story https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/15/european-markets-live-updates-stocks-news-data-and-earnings.html
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