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European equities turned lower on Tuesday, with markets struggling to shake off renewed fears of a U.S.-China trade war and ongoing political turbulence in France. The decline came despite a brief rebound in the prior session, as traders reassessed global risk appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By 08:15 GMT<\/strong>, the pan-European Stoxx 600<\/strong> index slipped 0.7%<\/strong>, retreating toward a two-week low. The DAX<\/strong> in Germany fell 1.0%<\/strong>, the CAC 40<\/strong> in France lost 0.8%<\/strong>, and the FTSE 100<\/strong> in the U.K. shed 0.3%<\/strong>. The pullback followed a modest recovery on Monday, when markets had briefly stabilized after President Donald Trump<\/strong> appeared to tone down his earlier threats toward China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trump\u2019s earlier pledge to impose 100% tariffs<\/strong> on Chinese imports rattled markets worldwide, particularly after Beijing responded by expanding restrictions on exports of critical rare earth materials<\/strong> vital to the electronics and defense sectors. Although Trump later sought to reassure investors that relations with China would \u201cbe fine,\u201d both sides have since imposed new port fees<\/strong> on shipping groups, further clouding the trade outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Political risk in France added to the cautious tone. Two no-confidence motions<\/strong>\u2014from both left-wing and right-wing parties\u2014threatened the short tenure of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu<\/strong>, raising fears of another government collapse. President Emmanuel Macron<\/strong>, facing mounting pressure, has dismissed calls to resign, insisting on stability as one of France\u2019s most severe political crises in decades deepens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In corporate news, Michelin<\/strong> shares tumbled more than 8%<\/strong> after the tiremaker cut its annual outlook<\/strong>, citing weak margins and slowing sales in North America. The profit warning weighed on peers, with Pirelli<\/strong> in Italy and Continental<\/strong> in Germany also declining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conversely, Ericsson<\/strong> jumped over 14%<\/strong> after the Swedish telecom equipment maker beat earnings forecasts<\/strong>, with quarterly profit growth exceeding analyst expectations thanks to strong demand for 5G infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oil prices fell again on Tuesday as investors worried that escalating trade tensions could dampen global demand. Brent crude futures<\/strong> slipped 1.8% to $62.21 per barrel<\/strong>, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI)<\/strong> dropped 1.8% to $58.43<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The pullback followed Monday\u2019s brief recovery and reflected broader market caution ahead of the International Energy Agency\u2019s monthly report<\/strong>, expected later in the day, which will provide fresh insight into supply-demand dynamics amid persistent fears of a global economic slowdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With trade uncertainty<\/strong>, French political instability<\/strong>, and weaker corporate guidance<\/strong> clouding sentiment, analysts expect European equities to remain volatile in the near term. The market\u2019s focus will likely stay on developments in Washington and Beijing, as well as the IEA\u2019s report and upcoming earnings data from major European industrials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" European equities turned lower on Tuesday, with markets struggling to shake off renewed fears of a U.S.-China trade war and ongoing political turbulence in France. The decline came despite a brief rebound in the prior session, as traders reassessed global risk appetite. 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Corporate Movers: Michelin Slumps, Ericsson Surges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Oil Prices Reverse as Trade Concerns Hit Demand Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n