European markets showed optimism despite US President Trump's threat of 200% tariffs on EU alcoholic products. Key indices like FTSE 100, DAX, and CAC 40 rose slightly. Christine Lagarde warned of the negative impacts of a trade war, while analysts expressed uncertainty about market reactions. In Asia-Pacific, stocks rose, particularly in Japan and China, driven by tech investments and hopes for policy support. US markets faced declines, but investors were reassured by political developments. Commodities like crude oil and gold saw price increases amid tariff concerns. BMW reported a significant profit drop due to weaker demand in China, while Swiss Life Holding saw profit growth. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)