Market report: Stocks struggle as tariff and inflation fears persist

  • FTSE 100 and European futures down.
  • Trump to hit button on Canadian and Mexican Tariffs next week.
  • Hopes of UK trade deal alive after Starmer talks.
  • US GDP growth slows as expected in Q4. PCE data later today.
  • NVIDIA drags tech stocks despite earnings beat.
  • Brent Crude pulls back at close to $73 per barrel.

Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:

FTSE 100 and European futures are pointing to a shaky start for stocks this morning, echoing weak sessions on Wall Street and...

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