European markets are expected to kick off Thursday on a positive note. The FTSE 100 in London is predicted to rise by 0. 3%, reaching around 8, 799. Meanwhile, Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 are both anticipated to see a 0. 2% increase, with the DAX at 23, 836 and the CAC at 7, 757. Italy's FTSE MIB is also looking at a slight gain of 0. 15%, aiming for 39, 926.

This uptick comes after a bit of a rollercoaster on Wednesday, especially in the UK. Bond prices and the FTSE took a tumble, partly due to some drama in Parliament. UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves seemed quite upset during a session, which raised eyebrows. The government mentioned she was dealing with a "personal matter, " and Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed her up.

Across the pond, U. S. stock futures didn't move much on Wednesday night. Traders are bracing for the June nonfarm payrolls data, which is expected to show around 110, 000 new jobs added last month. That's a bit lower than May's 139, 000, and economists are also predicting a slight rise in the unemployment rate.

Over in the Asia-Pacific region, Vietnamese stocks hit a three-year high. Investors are eagerly waiting for more details on the U. S. -Vietnam trade agreement that President Donald Trump announced. The deal includes a 20% tariff on goods coming into the U. S. from Vietnam, while Vietnam will impose "ZERO Tariff" on certain goods.

So, what's driving these movements? A mix of political developments, economic data, and trade agreements seem to be at play. It's a reminder of how interconnected global markets are and how quickly things can change.


    # European Markets Expected to Open Higher

    **FTSE 100:** +0.3% → ~8,799
    **DAX:** +0.2% → ~23,836
    **CAC 40:** +0.2% → ~7,757
    **FTSE MIB:** +0.15% → ~39,926

    ## Wednesday's Rollercoaster

    - UK markets saw a decline in bond prices and the FTSE 100.
    - UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves faced parliamentary drama, later revealed to be a "personal matter."

    ## U.S. Stock Futures

    - Minimal movement on Wednesday night.
    - Traders await June nonfarm payrolls data:
      - Expected: +110,000 jobs (vs. May's +139,000)
      - Unemployment rate expected to rise slightly.

    ## Asia-Pacific Highlights

    - Vietnamese stocks hit a **three-year high**.
    - Investors await details on the **U.S.-Vietnam trade agreement**:
      - 20% U.S. tariff on Vietnamese goods.
      - **Zero tariff** by Vietnam on certain goods.

    ## Market Drivers

    - Political developments
    - Economic data
    - Trade agreements

    *Global markets remain interconnected and volatile.*

    

European Markets: A Look at the Numbers and What's Moving Them

Wednesday's Rollercoaster

U.S. Stock Futures

Asia-Pacific Highlights

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