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Europe markets open higher after Fed move: FTSE 100 soars above 9,200 level

by September 18, 2025
by September 18, 2025

Europe markets opened modestly higher on Thursday, amid the fresh backdrop of the US Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut.

Investors appeared optimistic as they digested the Fed’s decision to reduce rates by 25 basis points, the first easing move by the central bank this year.

Key indices reflected this cautious positivity, with London’s FTSE 100 opening roughly 0.18% up, Germany’s DAX ahead by 1.14%, and France’s CAC 40 gaining around 0.37%.

This positive tone was tempered by the anticipation of the Bank of England’s upcoming rate announcement and ongoing economic concerns across the region.

Fresh hope from Fed rate cut settles Europe markets

The Federal Reserve’s decision to chop its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 4.00-4.25% provided some much-needed relief to the markets.

Investors took the easing as a sign that the US central bank is willing to lend a hand as economic growth shows some signs of fatigue.

This comfort showed in the markets, with London’s FTSE 100 inching past 9,200 points and Germany’s DAX showing a stronger 1% rise.

Across the continent, the Stoxx Europe 600 was a bit more reserved but still gained around 0.45%.

Yet, the upbeat mood is balanced carefully. Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair, was clear that this cut is more about managing risks than kicking off an easy-money cycle. That means markets should keep expectations realistic.

The Bank of England’s rate meeting, expected to keep things steady at 4%, adds another layer of uncertainty.

UK inflation figures stayed stubbornly high at about 3.8% in August. This puts the BoE in a tricky spot, where inflation worries could keep rates firm rather than loosening.

Sector snapshots and noteworthy stock moves

Sector performance paints a mixed picture. Financials, specifically banks and insurance companies, caught between hopes of cheaper credit costs and fears over slower economic activity.

On the flip side, the usual havens like healthcare and consumer staples stood their ground well. Tech stocks edged upward too, spurred on by gains across US markets in the previous session.

In individual stock news, Burberry has caught investors’ eyes as it prepares to enter the FTSE 100 during the quarterly reshuffle.

Novo Nordisk’s shares jumped around 2.57%, buoyed by an analyst upgrade praising its growth path. PostNL, the Dutch logistics company, also made gains after unveiling a new strategy to boost efficiency.

On a cautionary note, France is gearing up for countrywide strikes that could rattle markets locally.

Europe’s market open on Thursday showed a blend of cautious hope sparked by the Fed’s rate drop and tempered by ongoing economic challenges.

Investors are navigating these mixed signals carefully as the monetary world shifts and new data rolls in.

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