European shares fell as U.S. policymakers' hawkish remarks dashed interest rate cut hopes, despite the STOXX 600 index achieving its best weekly performance since late September. Banks and technology stocks led the decline,

By Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -European shares fell on Friday, as hawkish commentary from U.S. policymakers dampened expectations for an imminent interest rate cut, even as the benchmark index was set for its strongest weekly performance since late September The pan-European STOXX 600 dropped 0.

The Swiss franc rose to a record high against the euro on hopes the U.S. and Switzerland will agree a deal to lower 39% U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods.

US markets faced broad pressure as traders reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in December. Major equity benchmarks moved lower in earl

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EUROPEAN shares fell on Friday (Nov 14), as hawkish commentary from US policymakers dampened expectations of an imminent interest rate cut, even as the benchmark Stoxx 600 index registered its

European shares fell on Friday, as hawkish commentary from US policymakers dampened expectations of an imminent interest rate cut, and investors fretted about whether the UK can balance its public finances. The pan-European Stoxx 600 ended down 1 per cent to 574.81 points, with banks down 2.4 per cent.