European stock markets were poised for a weaker start on Tuesday as investors weighed concerns over the extent of US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs. The lack of clarity on potential measures added to market caution.
Traders are also analyzing economic data released the previous day, assessing its impact on business sentiment. Meanwhile, attention remains on the latest developments in US-Russia discussions.
The DAX fell 0.14% and the British FTSE 100 lost 0.10% at 8:00 am CET. Simultaneously, the CAC 40 decreased by 0.07%, while the Euro Stoxx 50 went 0.06% down.
The euro and the pound traded both flat against the dollar, selling for $1.07955 at 7:58 am CET and $1.29154, respectively.
