European exchanges were predominantly declining, despite the conclusion of the first phase of the transaction USA-PRC
European indices on Thursday mostly closed in minus, despite the news of the signing of the United States and China of the first parts of the agreement. At the end of the trading session DAX (Germany) lost 0.02%, FTSE 100 (UK) - 0.43%. In the black was CAC 40 (France), adding 0.11%. According to OANDA analyst Craig Earlam, commented on the market situation to the agency France Presse, the conclusion of the first stage of the transaction could not become significant incentive for growth. It is worth noting that more before the signing ceremony, a number of Chinese media outlets voiced the belief that it does not mean the end of the trade war, the establishment of relations between both countries will become difficult task, since the Conflict circumstances persist to this day. As a result of the signing of the first part of the agreement, apply US established 25% tariffs for Chinese imports worth $ 250 billion, along with 7.5% duties on goods from China in the amount of $ 120 billion.