{"id":128896,"title":"European markets close mixed as carmakers rally on China chip reprieve","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2025-11-03T17:55:52+00:00","modified":"2025-11-03T17:55:52+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/european-markets-close-mixed-as-carmakers-rally-on-china-chip-reprieve/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/european-markets-close-mixed-as-carmakers-rally-on-china-chip-reprieve.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/european-markets-close-mixed-as-carmakers-rally-on-china-chip-reprieve.json","category":"B2B","categories":["B2B","Blogs","Technology","Technology, Media & Telecoms"],"tags":["automakers","china","Citroen","European markets","fiat","Mercedes-Benz","Nexperia chips","Peugeot","Volkswagen"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Nexperia-chips-scaled.webp?fit=1200%2C800&quality=80&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"**European stock markets** ended Monday with a mixed performance, as gains among carmakers offset broader weakness across the region.\n\nIn London, the **FTSE 100** slipped **0.2%**, while the **FTSE 250** fell **0.3%**. France’s **CAC 40** also edged **0.1% lower**, whereas **Frankfurt’s DAX** managed to **close in positive territory**, supported by optimism over the **German government’s plans to subsidise electricity costs** for heavy industry in 2026.\n\n**Automakers** were among the standout performers after **China announced an exemption for certain Nexperia chips** from an earlier **export ban** linked to a dispute with Dutch authorities.\n\n**Volkswagen** shares gained **2%**, **Mercedes-Benz** rose **1.8%**, and **Stellantis** — owner of **Peugeot, Fiat, and Citroën** — advanced **0.6%** in Paris.\n\nThe easing of semiconductor tensions offered a **boost to Europe’s manufacturing sector**, though overall sentiment remained cautious ahead of upcoming central bank decisions and economic data releases later in the week."}