Capital Markets Fact Sheet
The Capital Markets Fact Sheet provides quarterly figures of all asset classes traded on FESE Members.
The third quarter of 2024 saw a mixed picture in the European capital markets, according to data from the FESE membership. While the steady yet subdued growth of the EU economy this year, supported by moderating monetary policy restrictions, offered some grounds for cautious optimism, the outlook remains uncertain. Significant risks persist, including economic challenges, as well as geopolitical and trade policy tensions.
Equity: The number of listed companies and market capitalisation remained stable. The number of new listings increased for the second consecutive quarter. Although total investment flows declined, they stayed above the levels recorded in Q1 and throughout 2023. Equity trades, however, declined for the second consecutive quarter.
Derivatives: Notional turnover rose, driven by an increase in bond derivatives turnover, while it declined for other derivative categories.
Other instruments: Turnover for all other instruments decreased, except for ETFs. Market capitalisation for investment funds continued to rise.