European trading showed a cautious recovery with most equity indexes slightly up. Milan's stock exchange led gains, driven by banks and energy companies. German defense stocks performed well, while the FTSE 100 also saw modest increases. Gold prices retreated after hitting a record high, and crude oil prices were slightly up. Asian markets gained following political developments in Japan. Investors are focused on upcoming corporate earnings reports and US-China trade talks, amid concerns about inflation and interest rate cuts. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)