FTSE 100 Rises 0.89% as German CPI Matches Expectations

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

**European Markets Edge Higher Amid Mixed Sentiment** European equities are trading cautiously higher in mid-session as investors digest a subdued Asian session and yesterday’s mixed US close. The DAX and CAC 40 are up 0.30% and 0.28%, respectively, supported by gains in industrials and financials, while the FTSE 100 is outperforming with a 0.89% rise on stronger commodity stocks. The Euro Stoxx 50 remains flat, down just 0.03%, as lingering ECB policy uncertainty weighs on sentiment. The euro is firming against the dollar, with EUR/USD rising 0.30%, as markets reassess the likelihood of further ECB rate hikes following softer-than-expected Eurozone PMIs earlier this week. GBP/USD is up 0.21%, benefiting from resilient UK services data, while EUR/GBP edges 0.08% higher as the single currency finds modest support. The yen is strengthening, with USD/JPY down 0.26%, as risk-off flows emerge in Asian trading. Sector performance is mixed, with energy and materials leading gains on higher oil prices, while tech lags following Nasdaq 100’s 0.71% decline overnight. Investor sentiment remains cautious ahead of today’s US jobless claims data and Friday’s Eurozone inflation print, which could influence central bank expectations. The Swiss franc is modestly stronger, with USD/CHF down 0.18%, as traders seek safe havens amid geopolitical tensions. Commodity-linked currencies like the AUD and CAD are range-bound, reflecting muted risk appetite. With US markets having closed mixed—S&P 500 down 0.06%, Dow Jones up 0.38%—European traders are balancing optimism over corporate earnings against macro uncertainties. Focus now shifts to ECB commentary and Friday’s key data releases for further direction.

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