European Stocks Plunge Amid Deutsche Bank Selloff and Nokias Rise

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European stocks were hit by a downturn in mid-day trading, largely due to the selloff in Deutsche Bank AG. This overshadowed a significant rise in Nokia Oyj, which announced that it had hired former Microsoft executive Stephen Elop as its new CEO. Elop will assume his responsibilities at Nokia on September 21. Despite positive news from the UK, including easing inflationary threats, European stocks still felt the impact of the US economy's lack of fundamentals, leading investors to shift their focus to safer assets.

Key Takeaways:

  • Deutsche Bank AG's selloff led to a decline of over 5.0% in the bank's share price, resulting in downside pressures on European stocks.
  • Nokia Oyj's biggest rise in over four months was largely overshadowed by the Deutsche Bank selloff, with the company announcing the hiring of Stephen Elop as its new CEO.
  • The PPI Output in the UK increased by 4.7%, falling short of market expectations and prior readings of 5.0% and 4.8%.
  • The US economy's lack of fundamentals led investors to seek safer assets, such as commodities, with gold rising to trade at €1,248.28 and oil reaching $75.63 per barrel.
  • The US Dollar index sank to 82.550, while the European gauge, STOXX 600, lost 0.16% to trade at 264.66.
  • The Swiss Market Index gained 0.15% or 9.38 points to trade at 6,434.64, while the STOXX 50 dropped 0.36% to trade at 2,572.24.
  • The sectors that dropped the most within the STOXX 600 index were the Utilities, Financial, and Oil & Gas sectors.
  • Bank of Ireland's share price fell by 4.65% to trade at €0.68, while Rio Tinto PLC dropped 2.49 points to trade at £4,498.00.
  • BNP Paribas lost 1.89 points from the index to last trade at €45.41 per share, and Deutsche Bank AG lost 4.16% to trade at €44.79 per share.

Statistics:

  • Deutsche Bank AG's share price declined by over 5.0% in trading.
  • Nokia Oyj's share price rose by an undisclosed percentage.
  • PPI Output in the UK increased by 4.7%.
  • Gold for immediate delivery rose to trade at €1,248.28.
  • Oil rose to trade at $75.63 per barrel.
  • The US Dollar index sank to 82.550.
  • The STOXX 600 lost 0.16% to trade at 264.66.
  • The Swiss Market Index gained 0.15% or 9.38 points to trade at 6,434.64.

Sources:

  • "European stocks drop as Deutsche Bank selloff overshadows Nokia's rise." ePulse.com, 2009.
  • "PPI Output in the UK increases by 4.7%." ePulse.com, 2009.
  • "Nokia Oyj appoints Stephen Elop as new CEO." ePulse.com, 2009.