President Donald Trump defended his trade agenda following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his emergency tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

European markets edged higher on Tuesday as investors reacted to the latest U.S. trade measures.

European markets opened in negative territory on Thursday as investors assessed a fresh batch of corporate earnings.

Sterling dipped on Tuesday while British government bond yields fell after data showed the U.K.’s unemployment rate rose to a five-year high and wage growth slowed.

The U.K. economy grew a meager 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released Thursday.

Oil prices slipped slightly on Tuesday as traders weighed potential supply risks in the Middle East.

The United States unveiled new initiatives on Wednesday aimed at creating a trade bloc for critical minerals, a key sector for technology and defense.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States has reached a trade deal with India, following closely on the heels of a new EU-India free trade agreement.

China and the United Kingdom are preparing to renew their economic ties after years of strained relations, following a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

European stocks climbed on Tuesday after news of a landmark free trade agreement with India, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi dubbed the “mother of all deals.”