European Stocks Finish Lower After Losing Early Gains

The video discusses the daily market performance, highlighting the rise in banks and decline in oil and gas sectors. Grafton's financial results are analyzed, noting the impact of Brexit. European banks show strong performance, with merger rumors between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank. UK consumer confidence improves post-Brexit, indicating resilience in consumer spending.

Which sector led the market gains according to the first section?

• Oil and Gas

• Banks

• Retail

• Technology

What was the percentage drop in Grafton's shares since the UK referendum?

• 24%

• 13%

• 21%

• 10%

What was the main reason for the decline in Grafton's shares?

• New regulations

• Increased competition

• Brexit impact

• Rising oil prices

What was the performance of the stock 600 banks index over the month?

• Up by 5.3%

• Up by 8.3%

• Down by 3.8%

• No change

How did UK consumer confidence change in August?

• It increased by ten points

• It decreased by five points

• It remained the same

• It increased by five points