Yesterday,
- European stocks pulled back from record highs, following a global selloff as new U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China took effect, raising fears of an economic slowdown and potential levies on Europe. China retaliated with fresh tariffs, hitting luxury stocks, which fell 2–4%. Meanwhile, the U.S. decision to pause military aid to Ukraine heightened expectations of increased European defense spending, adding to market uncertainty.
- Among key movers on the Stoxx 600, shares of Hermes (RMS.FR; RMS:FP), Kering (KER.FR; KER:FP), and LVMH (LVMH.FR; MC:FP) fell 2–4% after China imposed retaliatory tariffs of 10–15% following fresh U.S. duties. Meanwhile, shares of Thales (CSF.FR; HO:FP) rose 2.5%, led by better-than-expected 2024 earnings.
- The Stoxx 600 was testing support at its 21-DMA after it declined 2.1%on above average volume, marking its biggest single-day fall since August 2024. Next support is at its 50-DMA (-3.3%). We recommend a selective approach to adding names on a high-volume breakout or decisive retake of their key moving averages.
- Overall sector performance was negative. Automobile & Parts (-545bps), Oil & Gas (-411bps), Travel & Leisure (-392bps), and Banks (-375bps) were the top losers. Food & Beverages (+120bps) and Utility (+10bps) were the sole gainers.
- Among major indices, France’s CAC 40 declined 1.9% and breached its short-term moving averages on higher volume. Next support is at its 50-DMA (-3%). Germany’s DAX 30 pulled back 3.5% from its all-time high and breached its 10-DMA. It is now testing support at its 21-DMA and has next support at its 50-DMA. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 recorded a loss after five consecutive sessions of gains and closed 1.4% lower. Immediate support is at its short-term moving averages.
- All markets we track closed in the red. Eight are in a Confirmed Uptrend, seven in an Uptrend Under Pressure, and one in a Rally Attempt.
- France was shifted to an Uptrend Under Pressure from a Confirmed Uptrend after the index recorded its fifth distribution day and breached its 21-DMA.
- The Stoxx 600 was shifted to an Uptrend Under Pressure from a Confirmed Uptrend after the index breached its 21-DMA.
- Finland was shifted to an Uptrend Under Pressure from a Confirmed Uptrend after the index recorded its fifth distribution day and breached its 21-DMA.
- Sweden was shifted to an Uptrend Under Pressure from a Confirmed Uptrend after the index recorded its sixth distribution day and breached its 21-DMA.
- Italy was shifted to an Uptrend Under Pressure from a Confirmed Uptrend after the index recorded its third distribution day and breached its 21-DMA.
- Norway recorded its seventh distribution day, while Germany and the Netherlands recorded their fifth distribution day. Denmark and Switzerland recorded their fourth distribution day. The average distribution day stood at 4.46.
- Of the 27 European Focus List names, 26 ideas are trading above their 200-DMA, while 21 ideas are trading above their 50-DMA.
- We removed Vimian Group (VIMG.SE; VIMIAN:SS) from our European Focus List after the stock broke below its 200-DMA. The stock is trending lower, with no reasonable support nearby.
- We removed Wise A (WISE.GB; WISE:LN) from our European Focus List as the stock breached support at the 50-DMA (GBX 1,064) and the bottom of its stage-one consolidation base (GBX 955).
- We removed EQT (EQT.SE; EQT:SS) from our European Focus List as the stock declined ~6% and closed below its 200-DMA (SEK 329.7).The stock had a failed breakout and is trading more than 15% off highs.
- Actionable names in the Focus List include Moncler (MONC.IT; MONC:IM), Talanx Aktgsf (TLXX.DE; TLX:GR), Technogym (TGYM.IT; TGYM:IM), and Adidas (ADSX.DE; ADS:GR).