Focus: EuropeMarket Close: Wed, 28 January 2026
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At market close, European equities faced headwinds from heightened volatility and mixed sector performances, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid ongoing economic uncertainties.
Major indices like the Stoxx 600 and Euro Stoxx 50 registered modest declines, signaling a pause in the recent uptrend. Sector rotation favored defensive areas such as Real Estate and Utilities, while cyclical sectors like Health Care and Information Technology encountered pressure.
The session saw early pressure from luxury goods and pharmaceutical sectors, while chip-related stocks had mixed reactions.
Overall, European bourses ended in the red after two days of gains, with investors digesting corporate earnings and positioning for US developments. No major shocks, but a consolidative tone dominated.
Swing Trading Ideas (1–4 Weeks) - TEVO Methodology
Today's TEVO swing trade shortlist highlights a single compelling Pending Medium-Term Reversal setup in the financial sector. This long opportunity in Avanza Bank Holding targets an oversold condition with improving medium-term momentum, as indicated by the advancing Qscore. The projected hit rate of 69% positions it as a high-probability entry for the 1-4 week horizon, aligning with our focus on quality setups.
| Q | Target | Δ% | Hit% | ||
| Avanza Bank Hold (AZA:XSTO) ▲ | -5.7 |
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365.98
+4.5%
69%
TEVO trades pick oversold/overbought but improving setups with positive expected value, strong historical hit-rates, giving you only the highest-probability swing opportunities each week. |
Market Movements
European benchmarks traded lower across the board, with the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 posting declines of over 1%, while the VSTOXX surged nearly 7% to signal rising unease. Real Estate emerged as the top-performing sector, gaining over 1%, buoyed by supportive yields, whereas Health Care lagged with a 1.5% drop; standout decliners included luxury names like LVMH and Christian Dior, down sharply in Consumer Discretionary. What this means: The rotation toward defensives amid elevated volatility points to a risk-off tilt, with investors favoring stability over growth; the Pending Medium-Term Reversal in financials could offer a counter-trend play if momentum stabilizes.
Equities | 1D | WTD | DAX | -0.3% FTSE 100 -0.5% |
+0.1%
STOXX 600
-0.8%
+0.0%
Euro Stoxx 50
-1.0%
-0.2%
CAC 40
-1.1%
-0.9%
VolatilityVSTOXX +6.9% +5.3% |