European and US stocks rise after Trump backs down on tariffs

Traders monitor stock prices on large screens in a bustling financial district as markets react positively to news of Trump's tariff reversal.

Major indices, including the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average, saw gains of over 1% by midday trading. Investors reacted favorably to the news, viewing the avoidance of escalating trade tensions as a positive signal for economic stability. The positive sentiment was echoed across European markets, with the DAX and FTSE 100 also … Read more