First Trust Europe AlphaDEX Fund

FEP

Capitalización de mercado USD 499 M

European economies must grow faster or borrow less to keep debt on a sustainable path, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday, warning that doing nothing was not an option.

The European Central Bank is likely to raise interest rates ​by 25 basis points at least ‌one more time this year to fight high inflation, the International Monetary Fund said ​on Friday in its regular ​forecast report for Europe.

Trade in the eurozone swung to a deficit in August as higher energy imports and weaker machinery and vehicle trade weighed on the balance.

The fall in activity compounds a tough few months for the industrial sector in the region.

MILAN, Oct 14 (Reuters) - The latest rise in oil and gas prices has renewed concerns about Europe's reliance on imported fuel and its potential impact on companies as winter approaches.

European natural-gas prices climbed to their highest level in nearly four years as escalating attacks in the Middle East threatened supplies and unusually low storage levels raised fears of a global scramble for LNG.

Europe's equity benchmark rose on Monday, kicking off a busy week on a strong note as a surge in bank shares helped absorb the hit from ​higher oil prices.

What's happening in France is staying in France bond-wise for now. That's a good thing.

European stocks recovered on Friday as oil ‌prices eased on hopes of a pause in the Middle East war, while telecom stocks slid after SpaceX's deal to acquire a ​nationwide spectrum portfolio caused ripples in the sector.

European natural gas prices rose following a report the White House asked the Pentagon to develop strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections next month. Michele Della Vigna, Head of Natural Resources Research in EMEA at Goldman Sachs, says Europe is not well prepared for winter in the energy market with risks skewed to the upside.