Cautious Trend Continues in European Stock Markets After Christmas

General Outlook on European Markets

European stock markets continue to trend negatively amid increasing caution among investors, despite positive news regarding the geopolitical situation following the Christmas holiday. As of 11:45 AM, the Stoxx Europe 600 index has decreased by 0.1%, falling to 588.4 points.

Impact on Market Indices

Germany's DAX 40 index has fallen by 0.1% to 24,307 points, while the FTSE 100 index in the UK is trading close to its previous close at 9,868 points. In France, the CAC 40 index has decreased by 0.1% to 8,099 points, and Italy's FTSE MIB 30 index is down 0.3% to 44,458 points. Spain's IBEX 35 index remains below its previous close at 17,165 points.

Notable Developments in Global Markets

In global markets, limited trading volume and cautious investor psychology were prominent last week due to the Christmas holiday, and this week is expected to see a calm data flow. Investors will focus on both geopolitical developments and key economic data from the United States.

Peace Talks Between US and Ukraine Leaders

Meanwhile, the meeting between the US President and the Ukrainian President is seen as a promising development in efforts to reduce geopolitical tensions in the region. President Trump stated that discussions held at his Mar-a-Lago estate were highly productive, indicating, “We have made significant progress in ending the largest war since World War II.” Zelenskyy mentioned that all aspects of the peace plan were discussed in detail.

Data Investors Are Monitoring

Analysts note that in addition to the geopolitical developments in the region, the anticipated housing sales and Dallas Fed manufacturing data from the US later in the day will also be closely watched. These figures are expected to influence market volatility.