Stock Exchange: Europe opened up – Swedish Hexagon picked up after the result

The stock market opened up in Europe on Friday morning. Market moods have been influenced, among other things, by the technology giant interim reports and president Donald Trump Customs plans.

The Stoxx Europe 600, which follows the price development of several European listed companies, was 0.3 percent higher compared to yesterday’s decision.

London’s FTSE 100 and Paris CAC 40 were 0.3 %, Madrid’s IBEX 35 0.2 % and Frankfurt DAX increases by 0.1 %.

One of the toughest rises of the Stoxx Europe 600 was the Swedish spatial and technology company Hexagonwith an increase of 6.6 % by 126.85 in SEK 126.85.

The company’s adjusted operating profit increased by three percent in October-December despite the difficult market situation. The analysts expected the result to fall.

Customs threat in the air

US president Donald Trump He repeated his threat that he sets 25 % duties on Canada and Mexico on Saturday.

Customs could accelerate inflation in the United States, against which the US Central Bank Fed has tried to fight by raising interest. Last year, inflation showed signs of cooling and the Fed started with interest rates.

US Apple and Intel Yesterday they published their interim report. Apple’s share rose three percent in the aftermath after the announcement of the review.

“Apple reports the best interim report in its history. Net sales increased to $ 124.3 billion, four percent of a year ago, ”CEO Tim Cook Annexed. Sales of the company’s most significant product, iPhone, decreased in China, but rose in the United States.

In South Korea, Samsung’s share price declined after the company’s interim report. Processor manufacturer To Nvidia remarkable SK Hynixin The share was also fierce.

Stock exchanges are buzzing with the US: Dow Jones 0.2 %, S&P 500 0.4 % and Nasdaq 0.7 %.