European stock markets rise amid U.S. tariff uncertainty

European stock markets rise amid U.S. tariff uncertainty


European stock markets broadly rise

European stock markets broadly moved higher despite U.S. tariffs being re-imposed by U.S. courts.

The Stoxx Europe 600 index is up 0.1%, the FTSE 100 added 0.4% and Germany’s DAX is higher by 0.3%. Meanwhile, France’s CAC 40 bucked the trend by declining 0.2% in early trade.

— Ganesh Rao

Positive start for European stock markets

European stock markets are expected to open in positive territory on Friday.

Futures contracts for the Stoxx Europe 600 index point to a 0.1% gain at the open. Meanwhile, the U.K.’s FTSE 100, is set to open 0.2% higher, France’s CAC 40 could add 0.1% and Germany’s DAX is seen opening flat at the start of the trading day.

In Italy, shares of Metriks AI will trade for the first time on the stock exchange under the ticker MTK. The company provides artificial intelligence and analytical services and services to its clients.

— Ganesh Rao



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