Reassessing the True European Stock Market
Many people think of the European stock market as a single trading venue, but this is a major misconception. The European stock market is not one unified entity but a collection of markets from numerous countries and regions. Major exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext Paris, and SIX Swiss Exchange operate independently, each following different regulatory frameworks, yet they are closely interconnected. Investors can trade stocks of listed companies from the EU and other European countries through these platforms.
In simple terms, the European stock market is a vibrant ecosystem. When we talk about the "European stock market," we usually refer to the most representative markets within this ecosystem and their performance.
How is the European economy doing right now
Currently, the European stock market faces a complex and contradictory situation. On one hand, the European Central Bank's continuous interest rate hikes have effectively controlled inflation, but on the other hand, economic growth has noticeably slowed down,