UK Inflation at 2.8% Sets Stage for Mixed European Stocks on Bonds

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European stocks showed mixed performance as the pan-European Stoxx 600 index was marginally lower. U.K. inflation eased to 2.8% in April, below the expected 3%, primarily due to an energy price cap. Concurrently, U.S. Treasury yields rose, with the 30-year yield surpassing 5.19%, the highest since 2007. The British pound remained flat against the U.S. dollar and euro, while the yield on the benchmark 10-year gilt fell 5 basis points to 5.075%. These dynamics influence investor sentiment amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.