Government bonds worldwide fell sharply on Tuesday as trade tensions between the U.S. and the EU, along with rising debt concerns, spooked investors.

The UK economy demonstrated a stronger performance than anticipated in November.

European stocks traded mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns over U.S. monetary policy.

The U.S. has set a new timeline for tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports, with increases scheduled for June 23, 2027.

U.S. Treasury yields moved slightly higher on Monday as investors prepared for a holiday-shortened trading week that includes several key government debt auctions.

U.K. inflation cooled more than expected in November, increasing the likelihood that the Bank of England will cut interest rates at its final policy meeting of the year on Thursday.

European stocks opened higher Monday as investors brace for a busy week of central bank meetings.

European stock markets are poised for a weaker start on Wednesday as global investors turn their attention to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s final interest-rate decision of the year.

The S&P 500 rose on Friday, marking its fourth consecutive day of gains and edging closer to its record high as investors digested U.S. inflation data that could bolster expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut this week.

The UK economy recorded zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, according to revised figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Monday.