European and US markets are set to finish the week higher, while Asian markets show mixed results. The DAX hit a new high after the ECB's rate cut, and Wall Street is buoyed by strong earnings. However, Chinese markets declined due to unmet stimulus expectations. Key sectors like financials and industrials performed well, while consumer and technology sectors struggled. Major companies like ASML and LVMH reported disappointing earnings, impacting their stock prices significantly. The euro weakened against the dollar following the ECB's actions, and US tech earnings showed promise, particularly from Netflix and Morgan Stanley. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)