European Shares Inch Higher As Cisco Earnings Beat Estimates

European stocks traded higher as U.S.-China talks got underway and U.K. first-quarter GDP growth accelerated, supported by contributions from all three sectors. The article is broadly positive for risk sentiment, but it is a high-level macro update rather than a market-moving event. The main focus is on improved economic data and easing trade-related uncertainty.

Analysis

European stocks traded higher as U.S.-China talks got underway and U.K. first-quarter GDP growth accelerated, supported by contributions from all three sectors. The article is broadly positive for risk sentiment, but it is a high-level macro update rather than a market-moving event. The main focus is on improved economic data and easing trade-related uncertainty.