European capitals are putting a brave face on the trade deal they struck with President Donald Trump, which will see the European Union accept a 15% tariff on most of its exports to the US while reducing levies on some American products to zero https://t.co/8Xxn0ncTWF ...

America now has an “effective” tariff of over 16%, the highest since the 1930s. Who is paying? Most economists reckon that ordinary Americans will lose out. Donald Trump reckons the rest of the world will shoulder the load https://t.co/bZr42mEZZK ...

Market Sentiment & Trade Agreements - The market views the trade deal with Europe positively, considering "deal is better than no deal" [1][2] - Agreements with the US, such as those with Japan and Europe, have led to market rallies in those countries [2] - Increased certainty regarding trade and tariffs is boosting equities, despite longer-term economic risks [3] - The stock market is reacting positively to growing clarity on Trump's tariff agenda [4] Volatility & Risk Assessment - The VIX (implied volatility index) is at a low of sub 15, the lowest since February, suggesting market complacency [5] - Despite low implied volatility, significant event risk exists, including trade talks with China, earnings reports, and central bank meetings [6] - Analysts are discreetly recommending hedging strategies in options and bond markets to protect against potential drawdowns [7] China Market Perspective - Continuation of trade talks is seen as a positive for China, avoiding escalation and tariff increases [8] - Analyst reports from China indicate optimism and a potential bull market in Chinese equities [9]

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks Set to Bounce on EU-US Tariff Deal https://t.co/5uhmrf8n2I ...

South Korea is pitching the US on a shipbuilding partnership as a key proposal to seal a last-minute agreement to avoid a 25% tariff rate https://t.co/aBFo7IP4gc ...

Gold steadied after the US and EU announced they had reached a tariff agreement, staving off some concerns about a potentially painful trade war https://t.co/WAbsXqOQr3 ...

US and Chinese officials are meeting Monday to extend their tariff detente beyond a mid-August deadline, and haggle over other ways to further defuse trade tensions. https://t.co/qIa5sgCXUm ...

贸易关税 - 行业预测汽车及其他商品的关税将统一设定为 15% [1] - 欧洲国家市场预计将全面开放 [1]

According to Bloomberg, the EU and U.S. have reached a trade deal to avoid a tariff war. The EU agreed to a 15% tariff on most exports, including cars, and pledged to buy $750 billion in U.S. energy, invest $600 billion in the U.S., open its markets, and purchase American military equipment. Key details remain undisclosed, and some terms are still in dispute. https://t.co/KGtMjsGX1Y ...

Both sides can claim victory in US-EU tariff deal, but devil may be in detail https://t.co/hBa7aFtSl3 ...