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European Stoxx 600 hits record level


01/23/2025


On January 22, the Stoxx 600, a pan-European index, increased by 0.8% to an all-time high of 529.88 points. Numerous specialists credit this, among other factors, to the reality that investors are less apprehensive about the potential implementation of high tariffs on goods imported from the EU by U.S. President Donald Trump.



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Mr. Trump, who assumed office on Monday, has already disclosed intentions to implement 10 percent tariffs on goods imported from China and 25 percent tariffs on items from Mexico and Canada.

He hasn't mentioned anything particular about European nations yet, though. “There is a degree of relief due to the belief that Trump is less aggressive than the market anticipated,” stated Barclays analyst Emmanuel Cau. “The market feels less threatened by Trump now because there is a sense that he is attempting to negotiate.”

“Tariffs are a significant issue in the near term, yet the market senses they are not as intimidating as they appeared,” stated Alberto Tocchio, an asset manager at investment firm Kairos Partners.

Since the start of the year, the Stoxx 600 has increased by 4.6%, exceeding the U.S. S&P 500's rise of 3.1%.

source: reuters.com