Europe markets open higher after Fed move: FTSE 100 soars above 9,200 level

Europe markets rise cautiously as investors weigh BoE stance [https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image-13-1.png] Europe markets opened modestly higher on Thursday, amid the fresh backdrop of the US Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut. Investors appeared optimistic as they digested the Fed’s decision to reduce rates by 25 basis points, the first easing move by the central bank this year. Key indices reflected this cautious positivity, with London’s FTSE 100 opening roughly 0.18% up, Germany’s DAX ahead by 1.14%, and France’s CAC 40 gaining around 0.37%. This positive tone was tempered by the anticipation of the Bank of England’s upcoming rate announcement and ongoing economic concerns across the region. FRESH HOPE FROM FED RATE CUT SETTLES EUROPE MARKETS The Federal Reserve’s decision to chop its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 4.00-4.25% provided some much-needed relief to the markets. Investors took the easing as a sign that the US central bank is willing to lend a hand as economic growth shows some signs of fatigue. This comfort showed in the markets, with London’s FTSE 100 inching past 9,200 points and Germany’s DAX…