European stocks are expected to open sharply lower on Monday as traders react to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to hike tariffs on a number of European countries.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 finished the previous session 0.6% higher, with most major bourses and sectors in positive territory.

Losses on stocks likely with precious metals forecast to spike even higher after move to impose 25% levies on European allies

China is set to release a slew of economic data today, including fourth-quarter GDP numbers.

European stocks are expected to open sharply lower on Monday as traders react to U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to hike tariffs on a number of European countries.

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Shares of some of Europe's biggest carmakers fell on Monday morning.

European countries are reportedly considering retaliatory tariffs and wider economic counter-measures against the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump's has threatened a rising wave of tariffs on several European allies, sounding the alarm for businesses across the region.

Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.

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Stock futures on Monday night pointed to a downbeat session on Wall Street as President Donald Trump intensifies his rhetoric on Greenland.

Asia-Pacific markets are set to trade mixed amid renewed U.S. tariff threats tied to Greenland, stoking trade concerns.

European stocks are expected to open in negative territory on Tuesday as the specter of fresh trade tariffs lingers, hurting market sentiment.

FTSE 100 and dollar slide, while gold and silver hit record highs amid uncertainty over global trade

Stocks sank on Wall Street after Trump threatened to hit eight European countries with new tariffs as tensions escalate over his attempts to assert American control over Greenland.

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower, mirroring overnight losses on Wall Street after President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric over Greenland.

Wall Street has its worst day since October as Trump doubles down on threats to take Greenland.

European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Wednesday with all eyes on U.S. President Donald Trump's address at the World Economic Forum later.

Markets jumped after Trump announced his threatened tariffs over Greenland were called off.