European markets rebound on Monday, flash PMI readings on chart
Market Performance: European markets showed positive movement with the UK, Germany, and France indices rising, while Germany's manufacturing PMI indicated an upturn, contrasting with a decline in France's private sector output.
Economic Indicators: The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield increased, while Germany's yield also rose slightly; traders are optimistic about upcoming U.S. tariffs being less severe than expected, as they await flash PMI readings from Europe and the UK.
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Eurozone Economic Growth: The Eurozone reported a surprising 0.3% year-over-year GDP growth in Q2, driven by Spain and France, while Germany and Italy faced stagnation and contraction respectively, indicating a shift towards domestic consumption and services.
Investment Opportunities in ETFs: Country-specific ETFs like iShares MSCI Spain and France are positioned to benefit from this new growth dynamic, while currency-hedged ETFs are outperforming unhedged options due to the euro's appreciation; however, traditional Eurozone ETFs may be less sensitive to the emerging domestic growth narrative.
Market Performance: European markets showed positive movement with the UK, Germany, and France indices rising, while Germany's manufacturing PMI indicated an upturn, contrasting with a decline in France's private sector output.
Economic Indicators: The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield increased, while Germany's yield also rose slightly; traders are optimistic about upcoming U.S. tariffs being less severe than expected, as they await flash PMI readings from Europe and the UK.
Germany's PMI Index Growth: The HCOB Flash Germany Composite PMI Output Index rose to 50.9 in March, indicating growth for the first three months of 2025, driven by a significant increase in manufacturing production, while the service sector showed only modest gains.
Economic Outlook and Challenges: The rise in manufacturing is attributed to an import boom from the US, but potential setbacks are anticipated due to looming tariffs; however, Germany's new infrastructure and defense package may provide a boost to manufacturing confidence.
Market Overview: European markets experienced declines, with the Stoxx 600 down 0.45%, as investors reacted to global economic uncertainties and recent monetary policy updates from central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Geopolitical Developments: The EU plans to significantly increase defense spending amid rising geopolitical tensions, while Germany's upper house is set to vote on a debt brake amendment that has already passed in the lower house.
Tariff Policy Impact: President Trump's tariff policies have caused significant market volatility, leading to declines in major stock indexes and concerns over a potential trade war, particularly with Canada, Mexico, and China.
Timeline of Tariff Decisions: The article outlines a timeline of Trump's fluctuating tariff decisions from January to March 2025, including retaliatory measures from Canada and Mexico, proposed tariffs on various imports, and threats of reciprocal tariffs against multiple countries.
Economic Indicators: The UK unemployment rate remains steady at 4.4% in January, while Germany's Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 0.70% in February, falling short of expectations.
Market Developments: The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.14% as investors await key monetary policy announcements, and Norway's sovereign wealth fund announced new investments in European property despite Hapag-Lloyd reporting a 19% decline in annual profits.







