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US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Vice Premier He concluded talks, sources state (details light)

The conclusion of talks between US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Vice Premier He may suggest potential shifts in trade or economic policy, which is significant given the interplay between the US and China.

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EUROPEAN OPEN: HLAG GY earnings fall on freight-rate pressure, backs outlook; SIE GY orders beat, sales miss, announces EUR 6bln buyback; ALV GY posts record Q1 operating profit; MRK GY raises guidance after Q1 beat; DTE GY raises guidance

European Movers: Merck (MRK GY) +8.1%, ABN AMRO (ABN NA) +7.5%, Babcock (BAB LN) +2.9%, Allianz (ALV GY) +1.7%, Siemens (SIE GY) -1.3%, Deutsche Telekom (DTE GY) -1.5%, Hapag Lloyd (HLAG GY) -1.5%

US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Vice Premier He concluded talks, sources state (details light)

French Inflation Rate MoM Final (Apr) M/M 1.0% vs. Exp. 1% (Prev. 1%, Low. 1%, High. 1.1%)

French Inflation Rate YoY Final (Apr) Y/Y 2.2% vs. Exp. 2.2% (Prev. 1.7%, Low. 2.2%, High. 2.2%)

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While details are limited, markets will likely monitor any implications for currency stability and broader geopolitical relations, especially if it leads to policy adjustments that affect USD and JPY dynamics.

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