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European stocks set for negative open as global markets await Trump tariffs
European markets are heading for a negative open Wednesday as global traders brace themselves for a raft of fresh trade tariffs to be announced by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 24 points lower at 8,558, Germany’s DAX down 38 points at 22,501, France’s CAC 4 points lower […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump tariffs will take effect ‘immediately’ but could be milder than thought
Trucks make their way to the Ambassador Bridge to cross into the United States at Detroit on April 1, 2025 in Windsor, Canada. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images The dread of something bad happening is usually more severe than the event itself (such as heading back to work after a holiday). This could well be […]
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Europe stocks rebound; EU says ‘all instruments are on the table’ ahead of U.S. tariffs day
Von Der Leyen: EU open to negotiate on tariffs but will take ‘firm counter-measures if necessary’ European Council President Antonio Costa (left) speaking with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (right) and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola before a debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of March 20, 2025, as part […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Stocks were trounced in the first quarter amid Trump tariff chaos
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 28, 2025, in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Monday was the last trading day of the quarter. U.S. stocks took a heavy beating during the period: Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite broke their five-quarter winning streaks and […]
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European markets fall 1% as traders await Trump tariffs; Auto stocks sell off
European markets opened sharply lower on Monday as global investors braced for U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs to come into force. The regional Stoxx 600 index was 1% lower shortly after the opening bell, with all sectors and major bourses firmly in negative territory. Germany’s DAX index led losses, shedding 1.2% during early trade. […]
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Europe stocks fall as escalating trade war weighs on markets
European stock markets opened lower on Friday as global markets braced for U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on automakers set to take effect on April 2. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was 0.13% lower shortly after the opening bell. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 was marginally higher, while France’s CAC 40 was down 0.4%. The German Dax […]
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European auto shares fall after fresh Trump tariffs; Jeep-maker Stellantis down 5.2%: Live updates
H&M posts weaker-than-expected first-quarter sales in slow start to the year H&M on Thursday posted weaker than expected first-quarter sales in a slow start to the year for the world’s second-largest clothing retailer. Sales at the Swedish fashion giant rose 2% in local currencies to 55.33 billion Swedish krona ($5.5 billion) in the three-month period, slightly […]
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European markets head for broadly higher open; UK inflation and economy in focus
European stocks are expected to open in broadly higher territory Wednesday ahead of a U.K.-focused day for markets. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 4 points higher at 8,673, Germany’s DAX up 38 points at 23,142, France’s CAC 6 points higher at 8,108 and Italy’s FTSE MIB 87 points higher at 38,769, according […]
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European markets open higher amid tariff uncertainty; Shell up 2% as it plans to bolster shareholder returns
European markets opened higher on Tuesday as uncertainty remained over the scope and breadth of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index opened 0.3% higher, while London’s FTSE 100 was up around 0.33%, and France’s CAC 40 was 0.5% higher. Earnings come from Kingfisher and Smiths Group. On the data front, […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Trump hints at softer tariffs, rallying markets
U.S. President Donald Trump greets members of the audience after signing a proclamation during a Greek Independence Day celebration at the White House on March 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have so far taken the shape of country-specific, sweepingly reciprocal, targeted at sectors and applicable […]
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