Market Performance Overview
As trading commenced on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, European markets opened in negative territory. The CAC 40 index in Paris fell by 0.20%, settling at 8,480.06 points by 08:03 GMT.
In Frankfurt, the DAX index recorded a decline of 0.11%, while London's FTSE 100 experienced a drop of 0.22%. The EuroStoxx 50 index decreased by 0.17%, and the FTSEurofirst 300 also saw a loss of 0.22%. Additionally, the Stoxx 600 index fell by 0.18%.
Impact of U.S. Trade Policies
The downward trend in European equities is largely attributed to escalating trade tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump, reacting to the Supreme Court's recent decision that overturned his tariff authority, has announced new tariffs of 15% on imports.
Furthermore, Trump has threatened additional tariff measures against trading partners, exacerbating concerns among investors and contributing to the overall market decline.
