European stocks up before ECB decision, Diageo leads FTSE 100, SNB cuts rate by 50 bps
European markets started the session in positive territory as investors prepared for the European Central Bank's final monetary policy decision of 2024. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index gained 0.08% by 9:00 a.m. London time, with oil and gas stocks leading the way, up 0.92%. Media stocks lagged, falling 0.28%. In the UK, the FTSE 100 […]