European Stock Indices Open Higher

European markets rose at the opening bell on Tuesday, snapping a four-day losing streak triggered by escalating global tensions over tariffs.

The regional Stoxx 600 index rose about 1% shortly after the start of trading, with nearly all sectors and all major exchanges posting positive performance, according to CNBC.

The German DAX rose 0.63% to 19,926.18 points, the British FTSE 100 rose 1.16% to 7,791.37 points, and the French CAC 40 jumped 1.26% to 7,015.29 points.

The index also closed Monday’s session down about 4.5%, recording its lowest closing level since January 2024.

Major regional indices, including the British FTSE 100, the German DAX, and the French CAC 40, also closed sharply lower.