European stocks rebounded after reaching their lowest point in nearly 18 months earlier in the week.
Despite the volatility caused by erratic tariff changes, European stocks gained between 0.3% and 0.7% across regional indexes.
The European Union paused its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, creating an opportunity for potential negotiations or countermeasures in case the tariff war resumes.
Tensions between the U.S. and China escalated, adding more pressure to the ongoing trade conflict and raising uncertainty in international trade relations.