Market Moves: Euro Stocks Rise, Burberry Surges, and Inflation Talks Continue

Early Thursday, European markets saw a modest rise as investors analyzed global inflation and potential rate cut moves by central banks. The Stoxx 600 index was up a bit, with sectors showing mixed results. Telecom stocks led the gains, while household goods dipped. Burberry's shares shot up by 13% after the company announced a new strategy to boost sales. Today is packed with earnings reports from various companies, including Siemens, Merck, and Generali. European employment data will also be released.Investors are pondering whether the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates again in December, based on recent U. S. inflation data. The October consumer price index met expectations but suggested that inflation remains a challenge. The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 0. 3% for the third consecutive month, with an annual rate of 3. 3%. The post-election rally in U. S. markets, fueled by Donald Trump's victory, is being scrutinized for its staying power. U. S. stock futures were steady, and Asia-Pacific markets traded in mixed territory on Wednesday night.