economy
January 28, 2026
European chip stocks end lower after ASML earnings; LVMH falls
European stocks finished Wednesday lower as regional investors geared up for earnings season.

TL;DR
- Pan-European Stoxx 600 closed down 0.7%.
- ASML reported better-than-expected orders but its stock closed down 1.9%.
- LVMH finished the day down 7.9% despite reporting better-than-expected earnings.
- Markets are awaiting earnings from Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Tesla, as well as Apple on Thursday.
- The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady.
- Fed funds futures suggest two rate cuts by the end of 2026.
- The S&P 500 was down nearly 0.1% on Wednesday morning.
- Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Wednesday.
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