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European stock markets opened mixed on Tuesday, with defence stocks providing some support after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened new sanctions on Russia, while overall gains were capped by persistent caution over U.S. trade policy shifts.
The STOXX 600 index held steady at 551.53 points as of 07:11 GMT, after closing 1% higher in the previous session. The earlier gains were driven by Trump’s decision to delay the imposition of 50% tariffs on the European Union from June 1 to July 9, offering markets some temporary relief.
Defence stocks led the charge on Tuesday, with Europe’s defence index rising 1%. The sector found support after Trump stated that he would recommend additional sanctions on Russia, following renewed tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
In Britain, the FTSE 100 rose nearly 1% as markets reopened after Monday’s holiday, reflecting optimism among investors despite broader trade concerns.
Meanwhile, the CAC 40 in France dipped 0.15%, as fresh data showed that French consumer prices rose less than expected in May, signaling subdued inflationary pressure and reinforcing expectations that the European Central Bank may continue its gradual rate-cut path.
Germany’s DAX 40 edged higher, hovering near its record peak, buoyed by a survey suggesting that German consumer sentiment is set to improve slightly heading into June. However, cautious household spending and lingering concerns over global trade could limit the pace of any recovery in Europe’s largest economy.
In corporate news, FLSmidth shares rose 3.7% after Goldman Sachs upgraded its rating on the mining and cement technology supplier from “neutral” to “buy,” citing strong fundamentals and a favorable market outlook.
