Futures data from IG suggests regional markets will start the week flat to lower, with London's FTSE 100 unchanged and both France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX expected to open 0.2% lower. Italy's FTSE MIB is seen opening 0.35% higher.

By Elizabeth Howcroft PARIS (Reuters) -European stocks were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. data in the previous session suggested tariffs were causing inflation, prompting investors to scale back their rate-cut bets,

As European markets navigate the complexities of new trade tariffs and economic contractions, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has shown resilience with a modest increase, although recent tariff threats have tempered gains.

European stocks ticked up on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump indicated he is open to more trade negotiations with the European Union and Nvidia Corp. said it planned to resume sales of its H20 AI chip to China after securing Washington’s backing.

Trump’s tariffs and the trade war continue to roil global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Inflation is up, stocks are down, and more tariffs are on their way. Trump wants interest rates to come down but the direction of travel is making it less likely that the Fed will deliver the cuts he wants. It’s not clear whether Trump can extract himself from the policy cycle he has created.

European shares closed lower on Friday, as losses in banks and healthcare stocks weighed at the end of a week marred by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff announcements, with the European Union also awaiting a letter on levies from Trump.

Trump’s tariffs and the trade war continue to roil global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 dropped 0.2% in morning trading. Partners Group Holding climbed 4.9% and Lion Finance Group rose 3.6%. On the other hand, Renault sunk 14%, and Fuchs Pfd. lost 12.7%. The FTSE 100 was flat. Other stocks in Europe were down as France's CAC 40 declined 0.2% and Germany's DAX fell 0.1%.

The outlook for European corporate health has deteriorated, the latest earnings forecasts showed on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump's most recent tariff statements created further uncertainty for businesses.