European Trading Session Report | July 13, 2026 | Analysis during European hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET)

**European Markets Edge Lower Amid Cautious Sentiment; FTSE Outperforms** European equities are trading mixed in early session action, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.29% and the DAX slipping 0.19% as investors weigh lingering concerns over ECB policy tightening and lackluster Eurozone economic data. The FTSE 100, however, is bucking the trend with a 0.23% gain, supported by defensive sectors and a weaker sterling. The CAC 40 is showing relative resilience, declining just 0.12%, as French industrial stocks find modest support. In FX markets, the euro is firming against the dollar, with EUR/USD up 0.13%, as traders digest hawkish ECB commentary suggesting further rate hikes may be necessary to curb inflation. GBP/USD is edging 0.07% higher despite subdued UK economic momentum, while EUR/GBP is climbing 0.05% amid cross-currency flows. The Swiss franc is strengthening, pushing USD/CHF down 0.07%, as risk-off sentiment bolsters safe-haven demand. Overnight, Asian markets closed mostly lower following mixed signals from US equities, where the S&P 500 rose 0.42% and the Nasdaq gained 0.33% on tech-led momentum. European sectors are diverging, with energy stocks under pressure from softer oil prices, while healthcare and utilities outperform. Investor sentiment remains cautious ahead of key Eurozone PMI data later this week, which could influence ECB policy expectations. The trading session remains subdued with no major economic releases today, leaving markets to focus on central bank rhetoric and global risk trends. With US Treasury yields stabilizing and commodity-linked currencies like the AUD and CAD weakening, European traders are positioning for potential volatility as the week progresses.

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