The Capital Markets Fact Sheet provides quarterly figures of all asset classes traded on FESE Members.

 

The second quarter of 2024 was characterised by a potential rebound in economic activity and a turn in the interest rate cycle. However, political and economic uncertainty contributed to a generally cautious outlook for European capital markets.

 

Equity: The number of listed companies remains stable; market capitalisation declines slightly. The number of IPOs increases.


Derivatives:
Notional turnover rises for most derivatives categories, except for bond derivatives.


Other instruments:
Turnover for bonds and REITS decreases. Market capitalisation for investment funds remains stable.