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European markets are heading for a mixed open Tuesday as global markets buckle amid anxiety that the U.S. economy will suffer because of President Donald Trump’s trade tariff policies.
The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 9 points higher at 8,606, Germany’s DAX up 5 points at 22,613, France’s CAC 7 points lower at 8,041 and Italy’s FTSE MIB 9 points lower at 38,816, according to data from IG.
Traders will be focusing on earnings from Persimmon, Lego and Leonardo are also set to be released Tuesday.
Volkswagen reported a 15% year-on-year drop in annual operating profit on Tuesday, citing an increase in costs and “extraordinary expenses” in regards to its restructuring plans.
