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European shares dropped on Friday after President Donald Trump intensified tariff threats against the EU, casting doubt on trade talks and dampening investor confidence.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.7% to 548.98 points by mid-morning but remained on course for a weekly gain. Germany’s DAX declined 0.9%, France’s CAC 40 lost 0.8%, Spain’s IBEX dropped 0.6%, and the UK’s FTSE slipped 0.3% after briefly hitting a record high.
The drop followed Trump’s announcement of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports from 1 August, alongside warnings of a 15–20% tariff hike for other countries, including the EU. He also suggested a formal notice on EU tariffs could arrive by Friday, shaking hopes of a constructive deal.
"The recent DAX rally was built on expectations of better trade ties with the U.S., but this development challenges that optimism," said Jochen Stanzl of CMC Markets.
European banks led losses, with the banking index down 1.3%. Norway’s DNB fell 7.8% after disappointing earnings, while energy stocks gained 0.4% as BP reported strong Q2 output. Gjensidige rose 5.8% and Storebrand climbed 3.5% after strong earnings.
ECB’s Isabel Schnabel, meanwhile, noted that another rate cut is unlikely in the near term, citing resilient euro zone growth and stable inflation at 2%.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
British American Tobacco is preparing to sell its first disposable vape in the U.S. reversing years of opposition to unauthorised devices amidst a booming $8 billion market for synthetic nicotine products.
Large investors, wary of September’s traditional seasonal downturns, moved to lock in profits on Tuesday, according to traders and research firms – a sign that the sell-off in technology shares may reflect a broader retreat from risk.
Pop Mart has posted stunning interim results for the first half of 2025, riding on the explosive popularity of its breakout character Labubu.
Estee Lauder (EL.N) said on Wednesday that its annual profit forecast has come in below Wall Street expectations, as the cosmetics giant continues to face weakness in the United States and China alongside uncertainty over tariffs.
The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded steel and aluminium tariffs on Tuesday, to include more than 400 products, aiming to protect domestic industries.
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