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European Stocks Dip as Fed Pauses Rate Cuts

10/31/2025

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European stocks declined on October 30, 2025, after the U.S. Federal Reserve paused rate cuts.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index fell 0.5%, with oil and banking shares down while technology rose 0.3%.
Eurostat reported eurozone GDP growth of 0.2% in the third quarter, beating expectations.
The European Central Bank kept its deposit rate at 2%.
Defense stocks rose as calls for higher military spending related to Ukraine increased, while market sentiment remained cautious.

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European stocks declined on October 30, 2025, after the U.S. Federal Reserve paused rate cuts.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index fell 0.5%, with oil and banking shares down while technology rose 0.3%.
Eurostat reported eurozone GDP growth of 0.2% in the third quarter, beating expectations.
The European Central Bank kept its deposit rate at 2%.
Defense stocks rose as calls for higher military spending related to Ukraine increased, while market sentiment remained cautious.