2026-01-08 03:29:17

European stock markets stabilized on Wednesday after consecutive gains. The US and Venezuela reached an agreement on crude oil imports, and it will take time for the market to digest this signal. As oil prices retreat, the energy sector comes under pressure, creating a tug-of-war for investors holding traditional assets.

The STOXX 600 index ultimately closed flat. Interestingly, although the overall market showed no clear direction, there was significant internal divergence. Weakening inflation data continues to support rate-sensitive sectors such as real estate, and institutional allocations in these areas have increased. Conversely, bank stocks appear weak, mainly due to concerns over narrowing net interest margins.

Looking at different countries, European stock market performances vary. This divergence reflects investors' cautious sentiment—amid ongoing macro uncertainties, capital is more selective in individual stocks and sectors. For traders closely monitoring global asset allocation, this market condition warrants continued observation.

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just_vibin_onchain

· 01-08 03:57

Bank stocks are targeted again. When will the magic spell of net interest margin be broken?

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GamefiGreenie

· 01-08 03:53

When oil prices drop, the energy sector withers; this wave of European stock market decline is really a mess. Are bank stocks about to decline? What does the narrowing net interest margin indicate... Has the interest rate decline cycle begun? Real estate is being picked up again. What are institutions thinking? Still daring to increase positions at this time? With such severe divergence, it feels like stock picking is even harder than choosing coins right now. Is STOXX dead? No gains or losses mean the biggest drop. Lying flat is the safest at this time; wait for macro signals to become clear before jumping in.

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TokenUnlocker

· 01-08 03:49

Is it over? This is the so-called "lost direction." When oil prices fall, energy is doomed; when interest rates drop, real estate becomes popular. It feels like the market is playing "Mission Impossible"—anyone could be a winner or a loser. I'm skeptical about the banking stocks; if net interest margin compression continues, there might be repeated turbulence.

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ExpectationFarmer

· 01-08 03:33

Oil prices plunge, energy stocks have to take the blame, but real estate is actually gaining favor... This logic is really interesting. With net interest margin narrowing, how can banks survive?

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