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Breaking News: European stock markets are showing gains in mid-morning trading Tuesday, buoyed by a continued pause in escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and anticipation of key inflation data releases later this week. France’s CAC 40 is currently up 0.3%, while Germany’s DAX has risen 0.25%, and Italy’s FTSE MIB is 0.27% higher.
Monday saw mixed results across regional European bourses, with the broad Stoxx 600 index closing down 0.06%.
the global investment community remains focused on trade policy, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the deadline for increased tariffs on Chinese goods by 90 days. This move provides a temporary reprieve and allows for continued negotiations between the two economic superpowers.
Overnight, Asia-Pacific markets largely advanced, reacting positively to the U.S.-China trade development. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo closed up 0.45%, the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong gained 0.3%, and the CSI 300 in Shanghai rose 0.15%.
In the United States, market attention is centered on upcoming inflation figures. The consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI), scheduled for release on Thursday, are expected to heavily influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions at its September meeting. Analysts predict these reports will be crucial in determining whether the Fed will maintain, raise, or lower short-term interest rates.
– Holly Ellyatt
Key Economic Indicators to Watch tuesday
A shopper holds US banknotes while paying for produce at the farmer’s market in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
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While no major European corporate earnings are slated for release today, investors are closely monitoring the U.K. jobs data,due at 7:00 a.m.London time, and German economic sentiment figures. The Office for National Statistics in London will release the data, which includes unemployment rates and wage growth.
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) report, expected at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time,is a primary focus. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones anticipate a 0.2% increase in the CPI for July, bringing the annualized rate to 2.8%. The core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, is projected to rise 0.3% month-over-month and 3.1% year-over-year. This data will be analyzed for signals regarding inflationary pressures within the U.S.economy.
The S&P 500 index currently trades near its all-time high of 5,000 points, reached on August 9, 2025, adding to the significance of the CPI report. A higher-than-expected CPI reading could prompt concerns about persistent inflation and potentially lead to a more hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve.
– Holly Ellyatt,Brian Evans
