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title: "European markets close mixed as carmakers rally on China chip reprieve"
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published: "2025-11-03T17:55:52+00:00"
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# European markets close mixed as carmakers rally on China chip reprieve

**Published:** November 3, 2025
**Author:** sharetalk
**Categories:** B2B, Blogs, Technology, Technology, Media & Telecoms
**Tags:** automakers, china, Citroen, European markets, fiat, Mercedes-Benz, Nexperia chips, Peugeot, Volkswagen
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**European stock markets** ended Monday with a mixed performance, as gains among carmakers offset broader weakness across the region.

In 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.

**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.

**Volkswagen** shares gained **2%**, **Mercedes-Benz** rose **1.8%**, and **Stellantis** — owner of **Peugeot, Fiat, and Citroën** — advanced **0.6%** in Paris.

The 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.

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