{"id":38735,"date":"2025-04-12T11:36:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T11:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quickassetsmarket.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/12\/european-stocks-wrap-volatile-week-mixed-ftse-100-inches-higher-dax-dips\/"},"modified":"2025-04-12T11:36:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T11:36:58","slug":"european-stocks-wrap-volatile-week-mixed-ftse-100-inches-higher-dax-dips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quickassetsmarket.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/12\/european-stocks-wrap-volatile-week-mixed-ftse-100-inches-higher-dax-dips\/","title":{"rendered":"European stocks wrap volatile week mixed: FTSE 100 inches higher, DAX dips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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European markets closed out a turbulent week with modest losses on Friday, as the intensifying tariff standoff between the United States and China continued<\/a> to rattle global investor sentiment.<\/p>\n

The pan-European Stoxx 600 index slipped 0.1%, retracing slightly after logging its strongest session since March 2022 <\/a>on Thursday. <\/p>\n

The UK\u2019s FTSE 100 rose 0.64% after better-than-expected GDP data for February, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 was flat. <\/p>\n

Germany\u2019s DAX declined 0.9% and France\u2019s CAC 40 dipped 0.3%.<\/p>\n

The euro continued to strengthen, gaining 1.3% against the US dollar to reach $1.134 \u2014 its highest level since February 2022 \u2014 on the back of optimism over economic resilience in the eurozone.<\/p>\n

Sector-wise, risk-off sentiment remained evident. Industrials, technology, and energy stocks stayed under pressure, while defensive sectors such as utilities and consumer durables attracted buyers.<\/p>\n

Trump tariff tensions dominate market narrative<\/h2>\n

The session capped a week marked by extreme volatility, fueled by policy uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump\u2019s new tariff regime. <\/p>\n

The White House\u2019s initial move to impose steep \u201creciprocal tariffs\u201d on nearly 90 countries and territories was walked back midweek, replaced by a 10% blanket levy for 90 days to allow for negotiations, excluding China, which faces a punitive 145% import duty.<\/p>\n

In response, Beijing raised its tariffs on US goods to 125%, up from 84%, escalating fears of a prolonged disruption in global trade flows.<\/p>\n

Despite these developments, European equities have shown greater resilience than their US counterparts. <\/p>\n

While the S&P 500 has dropped nearly 11% year-to-date, the Stoxx 600 is down only 4.4%. <\/p>\n

France\u2019s CAC 40 has slipped 4%, the FTSE 100 is lower by about 3%, and Italy\u2019s FTSE MIB has declined just 0.9%. <\/p>\n

Germany\u2019s DAX remains an outlier, up 2.4% so far in 2025.<\/p>\n

Analysts attribute this relative outperformance to expectations that the economic fallout from the US-led trade conflict will be less severe in Europe. <\/p>\n

Several Wall Street banks have noted that Europe’s diversified export base, stronger trade links with Asia outside of China, and more conservative monetary policy responses may cushion the impact.<\/p>\n

US stocks on Friday<\/h2>\n

After starting the day in red<\/a>, US stocks edged higher Friday as investors tried to find footing following a volatile week dominated by tariff headlines and economic data.<\/p>\n

The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 140 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.7%. <\/p>\n

The move higher came despite a setback in consumer sentiment data that briefly pressured equities.<\/p>\n

The University of Michigan\u2019s consumer sentiment index for April fell more than expected<\/a>, signaling rising unease among households. <\/p>\n

The University of Michigan\u2019s latest consumer sentiment survey showed a sharp decline in confidence, with the index falling to 50.8 in April from 57 in March. <\/p>\n

This marks one of the lowest readings since the pandemic-era lows and underscores rising anxiety among consumers amid inflation concerns and escalating trade tensions. <\/p>\n

More notably, consumers\u2019 year-ahead inflation expectations surged to their highest level since 1981, stoking concerns that price pressures could persist even as broader inflation gauges show signs of cooling.<\/p>\n

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