European shares are expected to rise slightly by the end of 2025 before scaling new heights in 2026, boosted by monetary easing and higher fiscal spending, but tariff and trade uncertainties are tempering hopes for bigger gains,

The U.S. Court of International Trade blocked the president’s country specific tariffs in a ruling on Wednesday.

In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 climbed 0.1% in morning trading. M&G added 7.5% and Fastighets Balder B rose 4.2%. On the other hand, LPP slipped 7.3%, and Sanofi lost 4.9%. The FTSE 100 added 0.4%. Other stocks in Europe were mixed as France's CAC 40 decreased 0.2% and Germany's DAX climbed 0.3%.

Europe's main stock index closed lower amid broader declines on Wednesday as investors monitored progress in trade negotiations with the United States and assessed a slate of economic data from the region.

European stock markets are expected to have a mild start to the trading day as investors stay poised for Trump tariff threats against Europe.

Trump’s tariffs and the trade war continue to impact global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

European stocks fell, snapping a two-day winning streak, as investors sought direction from Nvidia Corp.’s earnings and awaited updates on the US budget deficit debate.

Daniel Avigad, manager of the TM Lansdowne European Special Situations Fund, discusses Europe's investment potential with Andrew van Sickle