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European shares ended higher on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as softer-than-expected US inflation data reduced fears of further interest rate hikes. The Stoxx 600 index closed 0.2% higher at 642.1 points. Traders now see only about a 10% chance of a quarter-percentage-point rate increase, down from previous expectations. The cooling inflation data provided relief to markets that had been concerned about aggressive monetary tightening by central banks. The positive sentiment lifted European equities broadly, with gains across multiple sectors.
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Traders now see only about a 10% chance of a quarter-percentage-point rate increase
Published: Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 06:04 AM
European shares ended higher on Tuesday (Jul 14), as softer-than-expected US inflation data tempered concerns about further interest rate hikes.
- The Stoxx 600 index closed 0.2 per cent higher at 642.1 points.
Traders now see only about a 10% chance of a quarter-percentage-point rate increase, reflecting a shift in market expectations following the latest inflation figures.
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The Business TimesWestern
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