WYS Europe · Tue 25 Aug 2026 — Overnight Markets Brief

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PAUL HAGUE CREATIONS ↗ · TUESDAY 25 AUGUST 2026 · WYS EDITION 066

Data as of close Monday 24 August 2026 close · Generated 25 August 2026 8:30 AM CET · S-b8414f9b / T-6b1c9dc5

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2.25%

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Next ECB Meeting

10 September 2026

Decision ~14:15 CET

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Key Stories for Europe

DAX · FTSE · ECB · Energy · Autos · Banks · Impact Analysis

AUTOSStellantis (STLAM.MI) surged 4.00% on Monday to lead the Euro Stoxx 50 gainers. The move came despite the announcement of new U.S. tariffs of 10–12.5% that directly affect European auto exports to the U.S. market, a structural headwind for Stellantis given its transatlantic manufacturing and sales footprint.

BANKSBanco Santander (SAN.MC) gained 2.65%, the second-largest Euro Stoxx 50 gain, contributing to IBEX 35 outperformance (+0.69% to 20,098.6). European Financial Services was the second-strongest sector (+1.46%), with the ECB deposit rate at 2.25% continuing to support net interest margins across the sector. Intesa Sanpaolo (ISP.MI) bucked the trend, declining 0.67%.

ENERGYEni (ENI.MI) and TotalEnergies (TTE.PA) were the two largest Euro Stoxx 50 energy losers, down 1.67% and 1.12% respectively, tracking a 2.35% decline in Brent crude to $92.17/bbl driven by U.S. sanctions pressure on Iran. The Oil & Gas European sector index (EXH2.DE) still managed a modest gain of 0.69%, suggesting the crude decline was partially offset by rising gas prices, with TTF up 3.84% to 68.44 EUR/MWh.

HEALTHCAREFresenius Medical Care (FME.DE) was the largest Euro Stoxx 50 loser, falling 1.83%, while Bayer (BAYN.DE) declined 1.17%, making healthcare the source of two of the five largest index-level declines on the day. The broader European Healthcare sector still managed a gain of 1.07%, indicating the weakness was company-specific rather than sector-wide.

LUXURYLVMH (MC.PA) gained 2.12% on Monday, the fourth-largest Euro Stoxx 50 gain, contributing to CAC 40 resilience even as the index fell 0.37% to 8,453.01. LVMH and the broader luxury goods space face structural exposure to U.S. tariffs of 10–12.5% on EU imports, given the significance of North American revenues across the sector.

ENERGYTTF natural gas rose 3.84% to 68.44 EUR/MWh and UK NBP gas gained 3.49% to 169.17p/therm, while EU Carbon ETS prices climbed 1.44% to 83.8 EUR/tCO2. German baseload power was unchanged at 140.0 EUR/MWh. The combination of elevated gas and carbon costs continues to squeeze margins for European energy-intensive industries, including Basic Resources — the weakest European sector on Monday at just +0.05%.

Sector Performance

STOXX Europe 600 Sectors · Prior Session

Food & Bev▲ 2.64%

Financial Svcs▲ 1.46%

Healthcare▲ 1.07%

Technology▲ 1.01%

Banks▲ 0.95%

Chemicals▲ 0.87%

Retail▲ 0.79%

Construction▲ 0.78%

Real Estate▲ 0.78%

Media▲ 0.75%

Oil & Gas▲ 0.69%

Telecoms▲ 0.65%

Insurance▲ 0.57%

Industrials▲ 0.51%

Utilities▲ 0.47%

Travel & Leisure▲ 0.40%

Personal & HH Gds▲ 0.37%

Basic Resources▲ 0.05%

Europe Sectors to Watch

Sector Outlook · Signal & Rationale

Energy

Brent crude fell 2.35% to $92.17/bbl on Iran sanctions pressure, hitting Eni and TotalEnergies hard, while surging TTF (+3.84% to 68.44 EUR/MWh) creates a divergent upstream/downstream margin dynamic.

▼ Negative bias

Financials

European Financial Services led sector performance at +1.46%, with Banco Santander up 2.65%, supported by the ECB deposit rate held at 2.25% sustaining net interest margins.

▲ Positive bias

Technology

Nasdaq fell 0.76% amid broad tech weakness ahead of Nvidia earnings, with the European Technology sector (EXSE.DE) gaining only 1.01% — a relative underperformer in the context of the day's broad European sector advance.

▼ Negative bias

Industrials

U.S. tariffs of 10–12.5% on EU imports introduce direct cost headwinds for European industrial exporters, even as the European Industrials sector (EXV8.DE) edged up 0.51% on the day.

▼ Negative bias

Healthcare

Fresenius Medical Care fell 1.83% and Bayer dropped 1.17%, the two largest Euro Stoxx 50 healthcare declines, though the broader European Healthcare sector (EXH7.DE) still gained 1.07%.

● Neutral

REITs

European Real Estate (EXSC.DE) gained 0.78%, but U.S. 10-year yields rising 5bp to 4.74% and the ECB maintaining its 2.25% deposit rate sustain a challenging financing cost environment for the sector.

● Neutral

Euro Stoxx 50 Top Movers

Prior Close · Top 5 Gainers & Losers · Euro Stoxx 50

▲ Top Gainers

STLAM.MIStellantis N.V.Consumer Cyclical▲ 4.00%

SAN.MCBanco SantanderS.A.▲ 2.65%

MT.ASArcelorMittal S.A.Basic Materials▲ 2.32%

MC.PALVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitt...Société Européenne▲ 2.12%

EVO.STEvolution AB (publ)Consumer Cyclical▲ 1.86%

▼ Top Losers

FME.DEFresenius Medical Care AGHealthcare▼ 1.83%

ENI.MIEni S.p.A.Energy▼ 1.67%

BAYN.DEBayer AktiengesellschaftHealthcare▼ 1.17%

TTE.PATotalEnergies SEEnergy▼ 1.12%

ISP.MIIntesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.Financial Services▼ 0.67%

53/53 Euro Stoxx 50 constituents · prior close

Analysis

Macro Themes

Top 5 Structural Themes · European Focus

Structural Driver

Post-hike pause with focus on inflation stabilization at 2% target amid volatile energy prices and second-round effects.

Current Catalyst

Deposit rate held at 2.25% since July 2026 with no new decisions overnight.

Watch

Upcoming inflation data and ECB communications on forward path.

Names to Watch

ISP.MI Intesa Sanpaolo rate sensitivity

SAN.MC Banco Santander net interest margin

EXV1.DE iShares STOXX Europe 600 Banks sector exposure

Structural Driver

High volatility from geopolitics, LNG supply risks, and power market linkages with TTF as benchmark.

Current Catalyst

TTF traded around 65-68 EUR/MWh with cumulative YoY gains exceeding 90%.

Watch

Dutch TTF futures levels and EU carbon price correlation.

Names to Watch

ENI.MI Eni upstream support

TTE.PA TotalEnergies margin squeeze

BAYN.DE Bayer energy cost exposure

Structural Driver

U.S.-EU trade frictions with new tariffs of 10-12.5% on imports from around 60 economies including the EU.

Current Catalyst

President Trump implemented tariffs marking significant escalation in trade policy.

Watch

EU tariff response measures and transatlantic export impacts.

Names to Watch

STLAM.MI Stellantis tariff vulnerability

MT.AS ArcelorMittal industrial exposure

MC.PA LVMH luxury export risk

Structural Driver

Budget rules, industrial policy, digital/AI regulation, and banking union progress amid tariff responses.

Current Catalyst

Ongoing focus on tariff mitigation and sovereignty with no major new overnight announcements.

Watch

EU fiscal tightening measures and AI Act implementation timeline.

Names to Watch

FME.DE Fresenius Medical Care healthcare resilience

EVO.ST Evolution regulatory exposure

Structural Driver

US Fed policy under new Chairman Kevin Warsh and USD strength transmitting via risk sentiment and capital flows.

Current Catalyst

Investors monitoring Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech alongside mixed Wall Street close.

Watch

Fed Chairman speech and next inflation data release.

Names to Watch

MC.PA LVMH USD exposure

SAN.MC Banco Santander transatlantic flows

Market News

Global Macro Overview

The dominant macro driver overnight was the implementation of new U.S. tariffs of 10–12.5% on imports from approximately 60 economies, including the EU, marking a material escalation in trade policy that is injecting fresh uncertainty across global supply chains. U.S. Treasuries sold off in parallel, with both the 2-year and 10-year yields rising 5bp to 4.24% and 4.74% respectively, while the VIX climbed 4.76% to 15.85 — signalling a meaningful uptick in near-term hedging demand. Oil sold off sharply, with Brent down 2.35% to $92.17/bbl amid U.S. pressure on Iran, providing partial relief to energy-importing economies but compressing upstream revenue expectations.

Market-Moving Events · Europe

MACROEuropean equities closed mixed on Monday, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.22% to 6,447.98 and the DAX easing 0.11% to 26,106.6, while the FTSE 100 outperformed with a gain of 0.35% to 10,854.3. The IBEX 35 was the standout gainer, rising 0.69% to 20,098.6, supported by strength in Banco Santander (+2.65%), while the CAC 40 fell 0.37% to 8,453.01.

ECBThe ECB deposit facility rate remains at 2.25% following the July 2026 decision to hold, with the main refinancing rate at 2.40% and marginal lending at 2.65%. No new policy decisions were announced overnight; the ECB's APP and PEPP portfolios continue to decline on a predictable schedule, and the policy path remains data-dependent with no pre-commitment to future moves.

ENERGYEuropean natural gas prices surged, with Dutch TTF rising 3.84% to 68.44 EUR/MWh and UK NBP gas up 3.49% to 169.17p/therm, adding to cost pressures across gas-intensive industries and power generation. German baseload power held at 140.0 EUR/MWh, while EU Carbon ETS prices rose 1.44% to 83.8 EUR/tCO2, compounding the burden on European heavy industry.

AUTOSStellantis (STLAM.MI) was the top gainer in the Euro Stoxx 50, rising 4.00% on Monday, though the stock faces structural tariff headwinds given the newly implemented 10–12.5% U.S. import levies. ArcelorMittal (MT.AS) also gained 2.32%, while the Basic Resources sector as a whole was the weakest European sector performer, up just 0.05%.

BANKSEuropean financial services was the second-best performing sector on Monday, up 1.46%, with banks up 0.95%. Banco Santander (SAN.MC) gained 2.65%, the second-largest Euro Stoxx 50 mover, reflecting ongoing support from the higher rate environment where the ECB deposit rate at 2.25% continues to sustain net interest margins. Intesa Sanpaolo (ISP.MI) was an underperformer, down 0.67%.

ENERGYEnergy majors were among the session's worst performers, with Eni (ENI.MI) falling 1.67% and TotalEnergies (TTE.PA) down 1.12%, the two largest decliners in the energy space. The moves tracked the sharp decline in crude prices — Brent down 2.35% — even as upstream gas prices rose, creating a divergent cost and revenue dynamic across integrated energy groups.

Market-Moving Events · Americas

TARIFFPresident Trump implemented new tariffs of 10–12.5% on imports from approximately 60 economies, including the EU, representing a significant escalation in U.S. trade policy. The move has introduced broad uncertainty for transatlantic trade, with European exporters in autos, luxury goods and industrials facing direct cost implications on U.S.-bound shipments.

MACROWall Street closed mixed on Monday 24 August: the S&P 500 fell 0.28% to 7,652.86, the Nasdaq dropped 0.76% to 25,980.19 on broad technology weakness, while the Dow Jones outperformed, rising 0.26% to 53,417.16. The divergence reflected rotation away from growth/tech names amid tariff uncertainty and ahead of Nvidia earnings.

FEDInvestor attention is focused on Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's scheduled speech at Jackson Hole, which is being closely watched for any shift in the policy path. U.S. 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields both rose 5bp to 4.24% and 4.74% respectively, tightening financial conditions and reinforcing the higher-for-longer backdrop.

ENERGYCrude oil fell sharply, with WTI settling at $85.01/bbl (-2.35%) and Brent at $92.17/bbl (-2.35%), pressured by U.S. sanctions measures targeting Iran and plans for stepped-up economic actions. The Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea remain active geopolitical risk vectors for supply disruption.

MACROThe CB Consumer Confidence reading for August is due at 16:00 CET today, with the consensus forecast at 90.3 versus a prior reading of 90.8. A further softening would add to evidence of U.S. consumer caution in the context of elevated tariffs and persistent inflation uncertainty.

Market-Moving Events · Asia-Pacific

CHINAHong Kong's Hang Seng (HKEX) was the worst-performing major index in the data snapshot, falling 1.89% to 25,517.33, while the Shanghai Composite (SSE) declined 0.59% to 3,882.01. The moves occurred in a context of elevated U.S.-China trade tensions, with the newly announced U.S. tariffs of 10–12.5% on approximately 60 economies reinforcing the challenging trade backdrop for Chinese export-exposed sectors.

JAPANThe Nikkei 225 fell 0.74% to 65,528.09, broadly in line with the technology-led weakness seen in U.S. session trading and consistent with broader risk-off pressure from U.S. tariff announcements. No specific Bank of Japan policy developments were reported in overnight coverage.

APACThe ASX 200 was a relative outperformer in the Asia-Pacific session, rising 0.49% to 9,103.1. Bitcoin gained 0.87% to $77,755.27 and Ethereum rose 1.63% to $2,463.82, with crypto assets holding up amid the mixed risk environment across traditional equity markets.

Economic Calendar

Time (CET)	Ctry	Event	Impact	Prior	Forecast
16:00	US	CB Consumer Confidence	Medium	90.8	90.3

Risks & Watch Items

Key Risks · Geopolitical · Energy · ECB Policy · Trade

TARIFFU.S. tariffs of 10–12.5% on EU and ~60 other economies are now in effect, with direct exposure for European autos (Stellantis), luxury (LVMH), and industrials exporting to the U.S. market.

FEDFed Chairman Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech is the key near-term catalyst for U.S. rate expectations, with 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields already up 5bp to 4.24% and 4.74% respectively.

ENERGYTTF gas surged 3.84% to 68.44 EUR/MWh and NBP rose 3.49% to 169.17p/therm, with Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea geopolitical risks remaining active vectors for further European energy price volatility.

MACROU.S. CB Consumer Confidence for August is due at 16:00 CET today (forecast 90.3 vs prior 90.8), with a further softening potentially reinforcing concern about U.S. demand conditions under the current tariff regime.

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