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Europe markets open: FTSE 100 slips 0.4% amid cautious investor sentiment

September 25, 2025
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Europe markets open: FTSE 100 slips 0.4% amid cautious investor sentiment
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Europe markets opened lower on Thursday, blending a sense of guarded hope with the usual dose of vigilance.

Investors seemed to be settling into a watchful stance, mindful of ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and central bank signals, but buoyed by pockets of encouraging corporate earnings and sector-specific rallies.

The market mood reflects a balancing act between global concerns, such as tensions impacting commodities and currency movements, and constructive developments in crucial sectors like defense and energy that have captured positive investor attention.

Major European indices start in red

The morning opened with Europe’s key benchmarks showing a fluctuating but steady tone.

London’s FTSE 100 stood just a touch lower at about 9,213.05 points, down roughly 0.4% as traders took a breather from recent gains.

Meanwhile, Germany’s DAX opened at 23,572.30 levels, posting a 0.4% slip despite resilience in the industrial and technology stocks.

The broader STOXX 600 index hovered nearly flat around the 552 level, signaling cautious investor sentiment across multiple sectors.

In Spain, the IBEX 35 plunged around 0.2% and was trading near 15,154.80.

The start suggests investors are weighing encouraging company-specific news against a backdrop of global macroeconomic uncertainties, waiting to see clearer directional cues.

Stock movements highlight sector divergences

Diving into individual stocks, Pepco Group saw a noticeable 7.2% jump after reporting robust revenue growth fueled by its expanding footprint and solid sales trends, injecting optimism into retail shares.

Not all were winners, however. The luxury goods giants LVMH and Hermès experienced mild pullbacks between 0.2% and 0.15%, as investors exercised some caution amidst recent strong rallies.

The semiconductor firms like ASML and ASMI posted healthy increments of around 1%, respectively, helping tech stocks regain some footing after recent pauses.

These shifts reflect a market absorbing both global geopolitical shifts and solid company fundamentals, creating a patchwork of cautious but confident activity as the trading day unfolds.

The defense sector in Europe is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by rising geopolitical tensions and increased spending efforts across the EU.

Countries are adopting a more assertive “wartime mindset,” bolstering their defense budgets well beyond the NATO 2% of GDP guideline.

Germany, for instance, has become one of the largest European military spenders with a defense budget exceeding $110 billion in 2025.

Initiatives like the EU’s Readiness 2030 and massive €150 billion Security Action for Europe loan programs are driving technological innovation and reducing dependency on foreign suppliers, especially in critical areas such as AI, missile defense, and cyberwarfare.

This nuanced start for the European markets mirrors the careful optimism prevailing among investors, balancing between opportunity and caution as they navigate a landscape shaped by geopolitical tensions, earnings updates, and sector-specific momentum.

For those tracking further, sources like Reuters and Euronext provide real-time updates and deep dives into European market movements.

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