Focus: Europe

Focus: Europe

Market Close: Wed, 21 January 2026

Daily Insights

At market close, European markets presented a mixed picture amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties and shifting commodity dynamics. 

The main driver was President Trump's statement on a Greenland deal framework, which calmed nerves after Tuesday's widespread selloff (with luxury, autos, and banks hit hard by tariff worries). This led to a rebound in global shares, including Europe, though the European Parliament's suspension of work on a U.S. trade deal added lingering uncertainty. Bond markets remained under pressure from earlier yield spikes, but equities found some footing.

Overall, it was a stabilization day rather than a strong rally, with investors watching Davos discussions and any further U.S.-Europe developments closely. Sectors like luxury and select cyclicals showed resilience in places, while broader risk-off sentiment from earlier in the week lingered.

Swing Trading Ideas (1–4 Weeks) - TEVO Methodology

There are no swing trading opportunities to report today. The TEVO methodology applies rigorous filtering criteria to identify only the highest-probability setups, and current market conditions have not produced candidates meeting these thresholds. This is a normal occurrence that reflects the system's commitment to quality over quantity.

Market Movements

European indices traded mixed, with the CAC 40 edging higher while the DAX lagged, and the Stoxx 600 remaining nearly flat; materials led sectoral gains decisively, followed by energy and technology, as real estate and financials trailed. The euro strengthened notably against the dollar, natural gas futures advanced, and the VSTOXX declined sharply, signaling easing volatility concerns. What this means: The rotation into commodities points to hedging against inflationary pressures, but the divergence in benchmarks suggests uneven risk appetite across the region, potentially amplified by pending medium-term reversal signals in standout movers like Edenred and Verallia.

Market Snapshot

Equities

1D WTD
FTSE 100

+0.1%

-0.9%
CAC 40

+0.1%

-2.3%
Stoxx 600

-0.0%

-1.9%
Euro Stoxx 50

-0.2%

-2.4%
DAX Index

-0.6%

-2.9%

Fixed Income

1D WTD
GERMANY GOVT 10Y

+0.7%

+0.8%

FX

1D WTD
EUR/USD

+0.7%

+1.1%

Commodities

1D WTD
Natural Gas Future ICE

+2.2%

-2.9%

Volatility

1D WTD
VSTOXX

-6.3%

+15.6%
Focus Index Stoxx 600

Top Gainers (1-Day)

1D WTD
Aixtron Se

+11.2%

+6.0%
Edenred

▲

+10.5%

+7.9%
Imcd Nv

+6.3%

+0.6%

Top Losers (1-Day)

1D WTD
Danone

-8.4%

-10.7%
Experian Plc

-4.9%

-6.9%
Verallia

▼

-4.8%

-7.0%

Sectors (Equal-Weighted)

1D (%)

Materials
+2.0%

Energy
+1.1%

Information
+0.7%

Industrials
+0.7%

Consumer Dis
+0.6%

Health Care
+0.4%

Utilities
+0.2%

Communicatio
+0.0%

Consumer Sta
-0.2%

Financials
-0.2%

Real Estate
-0.5%

Ranked by 1-day change

Quantmatix Success Stories

Quantmatix signals proved highly effective last week, delivering profits up to 17.6% on short-term and medium-term reversals across longs and shorts in diverse European names.

Date Profit %
WISE PLC - A (WISE:XLON) ▲ Mon, 19 Jan +17.6%
QIAGEN NV (QIA:XETR) ▲ Fri, 16 Jan +12.8%
BKW AG (BKW:XSWX) ▼ Mon, 19 Jan +10.8%
NEMETSCHEK SE (NEM:XETR) ▼ Fri, 16 Jan +10.3%
OCADO GROUP PLC (OCDO:XLON) ▼ Fri, 16 Jan +6.9%
Key
Short-term signals ▲ Short-T DR ★ Short-T TopQ
Medium-term signals ▲ Medium-T DR ★ Medium-T TopQ ▲ Pending Medium-T DR ★ Pending Medium-T TopQ

Disclaimer: These insights are generated using AI and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. The content may be incomplete or contain errors and should not be relied upon for investment decisions. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making financial choices.