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European Markets Rise Slightly as Auto Stocks Fall and UAE Vessel Incident Reported
European stocks edged up slightly at the start of the trading week, driven by telecom gains but weighed down by automakers following U.S. tariff threats. President Trump announced increased tariffs on EU cars and a plan to secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. A vessel was struck by projectiles near the UAE, contributing to lower oil prices.
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M. 's FTSE 100 is closed for the early spring bank holiday. 2% in early dealmaking. Nokia surged 7% in early dealmaking, with its gains exceeding 100% since the start of the year.
Inseego said Thursday it would acquire Nokia's fixed wireless access business. U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he would increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%.
The European Commission said it was keeping its options in terms of its response to the tariff increase. 2% in morning trade. 7% lower in morning trade.
A Supreme Court ruling in February struck down large parts of Trump's tariff agenda. President Trump unveiled a new plan to 'free' ships that have been unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative is dubbed 'Project Freedom'.
'Project Freedom' could involve 15,000 troops, guided missile destroyers, and 100 aircraft guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported early Monday that a vessel had been struck by projectiles north of the city of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates. 38 a barrel in early dealmaking.
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