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BNP Paribas ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNPQY#OTC">BNPQY</a>) announced Friday that it will <a target="_blank" href="https://group.bnpparibas/en/press-release/bnp-paribas-expands-its-securities-services-activity-through-the-acquisition-of-hsbcs-custody-and-depositary-bank-business-in-germany" rel="noreferrer noopener">acquire the German custody and depositary bank operations</a> of HSBC Continental Europe S.A., a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSBC#NYSE">HSBC</a>). The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, did not disclose financial terms.
BNP Paribas reports that the acquisition aims to expand BNP Paribas&#8217;s Securities Services division and boost its presence in Germany&#8217;s institutional funds and financial intermediary sectors.
Patrick Colle, Head of Securities Services and Chairman of Financial Institutions Coverage at BNP Paribas, said the move aligns with the bank&#8217;s global-local strategy and will strengthen its offerings for institutional clients.
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Lutz Diederichs, CEO of BNP Paribas Germany, said the deal supports the firm&#8217;s targeted growth in Germany, one of its core markets. He noted the bank&#8217;s comprehensive service portfolio across 12 business lines, from Global Markets to Wealth Management.
As part of the agreement, HSBC&#8217;s custody staff in Germany will join BNP Paribas. A phased client migration is scheduled to begin in early 2026 to ensure a smooth transition.
Thorsten Gommel, Regional Head for Germany, Austria, Netherlands, and Nordics at BNP Paribas Securities Services, added that the acquisition will allow the bank to scale its operations and expand its product offering across the region.
With 14.3 trillion euros (approximately $16.73 trillion) in assets under custody, BNP Paribas continues to reinforce its leadership in Europe&#8217;s financial infrastructure.
Related ETFs: iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EUFN#NASDAQ">EUFN</a>), SPDR Euro Stoxx 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>).
Price Action: HSBC shares are trading higher by 0.48% at $60.77 at the last check Friday.
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President Donald Trump has sparked fear again of an all-out trade war, causing shockwaves in the stock market and leaving investors in the dark. In a post on Truth Social, Trump directly targeted tech giant Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), threatening a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45584696/trump-threatens-tim-cook-to-manufacture-iphones-in-the-us-or-face-at-least-25-tariffs">25% tariff on iPhones produced outside America</a>. Not resting there, he threatened a sweeping<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45585283/trump-tariff-threat-hits-europe-stocks-sink-as-50-duties-loom"> 50% tariff on all imports from the European Union</a> beginning June 1.
Although it is uncertain if Trump can unilaterally impose company-specific tariffs, the markets didn&#8217;t wait for answers. Apple stocks fell almost 3% on Friday trading, and investors are now left wondering how to rebalance their portfolios if protectionism returns.
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Tech ETFs: Industry Giants In The Crosshairs
Trump&#8217;s words shone a bright light on Apple, which constitutes meaningful portions of most <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">technology ETFs</a>. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) holds more than 12.5% in Apple, and the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) also hold 17.2% and 7.7% respectively.
Investors seeking to trim their exposure to Apple-focused funds could look to diversified global tech ETFs or equal-weight rivals that soften concentration risk. The iShares Global Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IXN#NYSE">IXN</a>) can be a good choice. Despite having significant exposure to Apple, the fund dedicates around 20% of its portfolio to international tech stocks.
Retail Rout? ETFs Exposed to Walmart and Amazon
Retailing behemoths Walmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Amazon are also in Trump&#8217;s sights. Last week, Walmart suggested it might have to raise prices because of higher tariff costs. Trump responded, telling the retailer to &#8220;eat the tariffs.&#8221;
The SPDR S&amp;P Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XRT#NYSE">XRT</a>), whose holdings include both Walmart and Amazon, may experience more volatility. 
European Exposure On The Edge
A 50% tariff on EU imports, if invoked, would be one of the toughest trade policies in recent U.S.-EU relations. ETFs with high European exposure, such as the iShares Europe ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEV#NASDAQ">IEV</a>), SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>), and Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGK#NYSE">VGK</a>), now find themselves under the scanner.
EU leaders have already proposed a $108 billion retaliatory tariff package, raising further uncertainty. For investors, this also poses questions regarding currency risk, macro exposure, and the durability of European equities.
Inverse ETFs such as the ProShares Short MSCI EAFE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFZ#NYSE">EFZ</a>) or currency-hedged ETFs like the iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EMU ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEZU#NYSE">HEZU</a>) could provide short-term defensive opportunities for those who see turmoil coming.
Made-In-America ETFs: A Patriotic Pivot?
If <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45584696/trump-threatens-tim-cook-to-manufacture-iphones-in-the-us-or-face-at-least-25-tariffs">Trump&#8217;s tariff threats</a> push corporations to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., a new class of ETFs could benefit. Funds like the ARK Autonomous Technology &amp; Robotics ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKQ#BATS">ARKQ</a>) and 3D Printing ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRNT#BATS">PRNT</a>) focus on American innovation and reshoring trends. These could gain momentum now.
Bottom Line
As Trump again heats up tariff rhetoric, ETF investors should prepare for a possible second installment of trade war drama. Whether hedging against exposure, playing rotation into domestic names, or diversifying out of vulnerable sectors, the moment to prepare may be at hand. Because in this political market theater, even passive investors must remain actively vigilant.
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Trump Targets EU, Apple With Tariff Threats: ETFs Could Feel The Heat

What President Donald Trump announced Friday on Truth Social may mark the sharpest escalation yet in transatlantic trade tensions: a sweeping 50% tariff on all European Union imports starting June 1, blaming a record U.S.-EU trade deficit and what he called &#8220;unfair and unjustified&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45585283/trump-tariff-threat-hits-europe-stocks-sink-as-50-duties-loom">barriers to American goods.</a>
Trump said the EU had been "very difficult to deal with," referencing trade deficits of over $250 billion a year and blaming Europe for high corporate penalties, value-added taxes, monetary manipulation and aggressive lawsuits against American companies. 
He indicated that unless goods are produced in the U.S., they should face tariffs of 50%, calling it "totally unacceptable" that such deficits persist.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What The US Buys From Europe</h2>
In 2024, the U.S. imported $687 billion worth of goods from the European Union, according to International Trade Centre data. 
The trade deficit reached $236 billion, the largest on record. In March 2025 alone, U.S. imports from the EU were $91.9 billion, with a single-month deficit of $47 billion, nearly double January's, which was the second largest. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top 10 US Imports From The EU </h3>
In 2024, the top 10 U.S. imports from the European Union included: 
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<li>Pharmaceutical products – $134.7 billion</li>
<li>Machinery and mechanical appliances – $105.1 billion</li>
<li>Vehicles and parts – $72.9 billion</li>
<li>Electrical machinery – $43.6 billion</li>
<li>Commodities (not specified) – $43.5 billion</li>
<li>Optical and medical instruments – $41.2 billion</li>
<li>Organic chemicals – $36.6 billion</li>
<li>Aircraft and spacecraft – $16.9 billion</li>
<li>Mineral fuels and oils – $15.3 billion</li>
<li>Beverages and spirits – $14.2 billion </li>
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Pharmaceuticals and cars are among the most exposed sectors, with many U.S. firms depending on EU-made inputs. The rising cost of imported components could erode profit margins across industries.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Watch These ETFs</h3>
U.S. ETFs exposed to either European stocks or sectors sensitive to import prices could face pressure:
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<li>SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>)</li>
<li>Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCR#NYSE">VCR</a>)</li>
<li>iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EUFN#NYSE">EUFN</a>)</li>
<li>Themes European Luxury ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FINE#NYSE">FINE</a>)</li>
<li>Select STOXX Europe Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (CBOE: EUAD)</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Could US Services Be The Next Target?</h3>
While Trump's move covers physical goods, the broader U.S.-EU economic relationship is also affected by services. 
According to the European Commission, in 2023:
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<li>The EU imported €427 billion ($478 billion) in U.S. services</li>
<li>The U.S. imported €318 billion ($356 billion) in EU services</li>
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In a note last month, Goldman Sachs economist Filippo Taddei said the EU could target U.S. digital and pharma services through tools like the Digital Services Act, Enforcement Regulation, and the Anti-Coercion Instrument.
Last week, Goldman Sachs economist Giovanni Pierdomenico said a U.S.-EU deal might be more likely in the final stretch of negotiations.
The U.S. raised three demands: lower EU tariffs and non-tariff barriers, fairer digital regulations, and increased EU purchases of U.S. goods. The EU has responded with zero-for-zero industrial tariffs and offers to cut the trade imbalance.
Still, Pierdomenico estimated that if the U.S. imposed 20% tariffs, Eurozone GDP could drop by 0.4% to 1% by end-2026. A 50% tariff would have far more severe implications.
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Trump Sparks New Chapter In Transatlantic Trade War: What The US Buys From Europe

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Shares of major Europe-related ETFs are trading lower as global markets continue to decline following President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

It appears that investors placing large bets on Europe are in for a bumpy ride. Just as cash began pouring back into European ETFs, President Trump threw a curveball—hitting European imports with tough new tariffs. As the Stoxx 600 plunged 2.7% and auto stocks took a beating, some <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs might be especially at risk</a>. These three funds might take the heat the hardest:
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iShares MSCI Germany ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWG#NYSE">EWG</a>): The iShares MSCI Germany ETF has been popular so far this year, attracting more than $1 billion of U.S. money in net flows year to date, according to BlackRock data cited in a Reuters report. However, Germany&#8217;s economy depends heavily on exports, and Trump&#8217;s 25% tariff on foreign-made vehicles is a direct blow to Germany&#8217;s auto behemoths. With the Stoxx Autos index already <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/03/european-markets-live-updates-reaction-to-trump-tariffs-watched.html">down </a>almost 4%, stocks such as Volkswagen, BMW and Daimler may pull this ETF lower.
SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>): This ETF follows Europe&#8217;s largest blue-chip stocks and with France&#8217;s CAC 40 and Germany&#8217;s DAX falling more than 3% on Thursday, things are not pretty. With a 20% tariff on EU imports, large industrials, financials and tech shares that make up this ETF are all under threat. The precipitous decline in banks on Thursday (-5.6%) and tech (-4.5%) is another red flag for FEZ investors.
Select STOXX Europe Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EUAD#BATS">EUAD</a>): Defense stocks are a highlight in the European markets, but this ETF is not immune to tariff issues. While the EU&#8217;s military spending is increasing, supply chains are highly integrated with the U.S. If higher costs for defense companies in Europe result from tariffs on components or as a result of retaliatory EU actions, then this ETF might lose some of its new momentum.
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The Bottom Line
European ETFs were on the rebound, with American investors sending a record $10.6 billion to them during the first quarter of the calendar year, reported Reuters. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">Trump&#8217;s tariff blitz</a> is different. With automaker, industrial and bank stocks getting crushed, investors in these ETFs might need to buckle up for a wild ride ahead. Now, the question is: temporary tariffs or is it a long, ugly trade war? Buckle up.
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Trump's Latest Move Could Wipe Out Gains In These 3 ETFs

Shares of major Europe-related ETFs are trading lower as markets react to President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

As global markets reel from Donald Trump&#8216;s sweeping tariff announcement, speculators who wagered on a chain reaction of trade retaliation may soon cash <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44626421/trumps-reign-of-tariffs-unleashes-d-day-on-wall-street-analyst-warns-of-stagflation-risk">in the big prize.</a>
On Thursday, trading on CFTC-regulated prediction platform Kalshi lit up with activity as speculators priced in a sharp rise in retaliatory tariffs from major U.S. trading partners. 
The market titled "Which countries will impose tariffs on the US before Q3 2025?" saw odds spike across several jurisdictions in the wake of Trump's announcement.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Global Trade War Now Becomes The Base Case</h3>
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<li>The odds of South Korea enacting retaliatory measures soared to 79%, up 29 percentage points in a single day. </li>
<li>Japan followed with a 33-point jump to 73%</li>
<li>South Africa climbed to 74%, up 16 points.</li>
<li>India saw a more cautious move, with odds now at 35%</li>
<li>Kalshi traders assigned a 96% probability that Brussels will strike back with its own tariffs in the coming months.</li>
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Only Mexico moved in the opposite direction. Following Trump&#8217;s exemption of North American partners from the new tariff structure, the odds of retaliation from the southern neighbor collapsed to 45%, down 31 percentage points.
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<td>&#x1f1ea;&#x1f1fa; European Union</td>
<td>96%</td>
<td>+12%</td>
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<td>&#x1f1f0;&#x1f1f7; South Korea</td>
<td>79%</td>
<td>+29%</td>
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<td>&#x1f1ef;&#x1f1f5; Japan</td>
<td>73%</td>
<td>+33%</td>
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<td>&#x1f1ff;&#x1f1e6; South Africa</td>
<td>74%</td>
<td>+16%</td>
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<td>&#x1f1ee;&#x1f1f3; India</td>
<td>35%</td>
<td>+9%</td>
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<td>&#x1f1f2;&#x1f1fd; Mexico</td>
<td>45%</td>
<td>-31%</td>
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Speaking on Bloomberg TV, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attempted to downplay the likelihood of backlash, saying the tariffs will be applied broadly and uniformly, and adding that "it will not be effective for countries to retaliate against Trump tariffs."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Country ETFs Witness Deep Declines</h2>
Amid the turmoil on Wall Street, U.S.-listed country ETFs took a beating Thursday as investors dumped risk ahead of possible tit-for-tat tariffs,
The VanEck Vietnam ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNM#NYSE">VNM</a>) plunged more than 8% in premarket trading, on track for its worst session since March 2020. The U.S. will apply a 46% tariff rate on Vietnam.
Japan's iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWJ#NYSE">EWJ</a>) dropped 3%, while the iShares China Large Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) fell 1.8%. The two biggest Asian economies will see their respective tariff rate rising to 24% and 34%, respectively. 
India's iShares MSCI India ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDA#NYSE">INDA</a>) and South Korea's iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWY#NYSE">EWY</a>) declined 1.1% and 1.5% respectively. India and South Korea are poised to face a 25% and 26% increase, respectively, in the cost of exporting goods to the U.S.
The SPDR DJ Euro STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>) dipped 0.9%, while the iShares South Africa Index Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZA#NYSE">EZA</a>) fell 4.5%. 
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Retaliation Odds Spike After Trump's Heavy Tariffs, Sending Country ETFs Tumbling

The European Union is bracing for potential 20% tariffs from the Trump administration as the April 2 deadline for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">&#8220;reciprocal&#8221; trade measures looms. </a>
The <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/c5d9a416-16d7-410e-96a5-cdfe1dc02a62">Financial Times reported </a>Wednesday that Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, warned that the U.S. may slap 20% tariffs on European Union products starting April 2, with no exemptions for any of the bloc's 27 member states.
According to two people briefed on the talks, Šefčovič said that while the final contours of the U.S. trade plan remain unclear, the scale of tariffs discussed would be around 20%—a level that would mark the highest U.S. tariffs on the EU since the bloc's founding members initiated a common trade policy in the late 1950s.
Šefčovič said such tariffs would be "devastating" for Europe's economy, which is already grappling with weak growth and elevated inflation.
President Donald Trump declared that April 2 would be "Liberation Day," a symbolic moment when "reciprocal" tariffs would be introduced against trading partners accused of taking advantage of low U.S. trade barriers.
Šefčovič said the EU would respond in kind, potentially triggering a new round of retaliatory tariffs. The bloc&#8217;s trade office has not confirmed what countermeasures are being considered, but Brussels has previously targeted U.S. agriculture, tech and spirits during past disputes.
On Wednesday, Trump also said that new tariffs on imported automobiles would be unveiled.
Markets React, But Seasonality Could Offer Support
Following the tariff threat, iShares Europe ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEV#NYSE">IEV</a>), which tracks major European equities, fell 1.4% on Wednesday, marking a two-week low. 
Shares of luxury German automaker Mercedes Benz Group AG (OTCPK: MBGAF) plummeted over 4%, eyeing the worst session since November 6, 2024, when they tumbled in reaction to Donald Trump&#8217;s election victory.
Similarly, Germany&#8217;s biggest automaker, Volkswagen AG (OTCPK: VWAGY), witnessed a 3% drop.
Yet, the selloff may not necessarily trigger a prolonged downtrend, especially for traders looking at seasonality-related strategies. 
April has historically brought a tailwind for European stocks. Over the last 25 years, IEV has posted an average gain of 3.2% in April – the most than in any other month – with positive performance in 71% of those years. The strongest April on record came in 2003, when the ETF soared 14.1%.
The SPDR DJ Euro STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>)—another benchmark for Eurozone blue chips—has delivered an average April return of 2.9%, ending the month in the green 73% of the time.
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Shares of major Europe-related ETFs are trading lower as investors await new auto tariff announcements by U.S. President Trump on Wednesday

Shares of major Europe-related ETFs are trading lower, led by a decline in travel stocks, after the closure of Heathrow Airport following a fire at a nearby electrical substation.

Shares of major Europe-related ETFs are trading higher after the German parliament passed debt reforms which is expected to lead to an increase in defence and infrastructure spending.

Shares of major Europe-related ETFs are trading higher after German lawmakers reportedly made progress toward an agreement on reforming the country's so-called debt brake rule.

Shares of major Europe-related ETFs are trading lower amid global investor concerns regarding U.S. tariffs and trade policies, which is leading to bearish sentiment in markets.

Shares of Europe-related ETFs are trading higher after Germany announced a new $500 billion stimulus package.

Shares of Europe-related ETFs are trading higher as defense stocks surge following European leaders' peace plan talks and defense spending pledge.

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/europe">European fund managers</a> are optimistic that rising economic growth will fuel a rally in the region's stocks.
This bullishness is already reflected in performance, per a Financial Times report. The Stoxx Europe 600 index has climbed nearly 10% in this year thus far, outpacing the S&amp;P 500's 4% rise and Japan's Topix, which has seen a slight decline.
For investors looking to ride this momentum, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">here are three ETFs</a> offering strong exposure to European stocks:
SPDR Euro Stoxx 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>): The SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF has been gaining momentum, recently hitting a 52-week high and climbing 15.16% from its 52-week low of $47.11 per share.
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<li>What's inside? FEZ tracks the EURO STOXX 50 Index, which represents the performance of the largest companies in the Eurozone across 19 different sectors. With an annual expense ratio of 0.29%, it offers broad exposure to Europe's biggest players.</li>
<li>Why is it moving? Optimism over a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43791431/whats-driving-markets-tuesday">potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia</a>, fueled by recent talks between U.S. and Russian officials, has lifted European equities. Strong earnings reports from major European firms have also contributed to the fund's rally.</li>
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Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGK#NYSE">VGK</a>): This ETF provides a broader European exposure, with holdings in companies across sectors. Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVO#NYSE">NOVO</a>), AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) and Nestle are among the top names adorning the portfolio.
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<li>What's inside? VGK tracks the FTSE Developed Europe Index, covering a wide range of European equities beyond just the Eurozone, including the U.K. The fund's low expense ratio of 0.09% makes it a cost-effective way to gain diversified exposure.</li>
<li>Why is it moving? Sentiment around European stocks has improved. Investors are relieved that the EU, seen as a potential target of Trump's &#8220;America First&#8221; trade policies, has so far avoided new tariffs.</li>
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Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBEF#NYSE">DBEF</a>): Currency fluctuations can impact returns when investing in foreign stocks, which is where DBEF comes in. This fund offers exposure to European, Australasian, and Far Eastern stocks while hedging against currency risk.
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<li>What's inside? DBEF tracks the MSCI EAFE Index but incorporates a hedge against fluctuations in the U.S. dollar. This makes it an appealing option for U.S.-based investors looking to minimize currency-related volatility. The expense ratio is 0.36%.</li>
<li>Why is it moving? With the euro weakening against the dollar, European earnings might look more attractive to foreign investors. </li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Europe: The Best-Performing Equity Market</h2>
Bank of America's latest survey of 200-plus European fund managers, overseeing $482 billion in assets, found that 38% see European equities as undervalued. That&#8217;s the highest level in six years, according to the Financial Times.
"A plurality of investors expects Europe to be the best-performing equity market globally this year," BofA researchers noted, per Financial Times. A net 12% of respondents are now "overweight" European equities, compared to a net 25% who were "underweight" in December.
The rally in European equities is being powered by renewed economic optimism, potential fiscal stimulus in Germany, and a shift in sentiment among global investors. However, some experts urge caution. Pictet Asset Management's Luca Paolini warns that the rally is &#8220;based on hope, not facts,&#8221; with sentiment possibly overrunning fundamentals.
Whether the rally is sustainable remains to be seen, but for now, European stocks are back in focus.
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Shares of Europe-related ETFs are trading higher amid reports Trump and Putin will "start negotiations immediately" over Russia and Ukraine, resulting in greater optimism toward equities in the region

Shares of Europe-related ETFs are trading higher following Trump's inauguration as global investors weigh the new administration's economic policies.

European markets sank on Tuesday and U.S. stock futures followed suit, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions after Russian President Vladimir Putin revised the country&#8217;s nuclear doctrine to broaden the conditions <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/vladimir-putin">for deploying atomic weapons. </a>
Putin's move to ease the threshold for nuclear strikes came just a day after the White House authorized Ukraine to deploy American-made long-range ATACMS missiles deep into Russian territory. 
The Euro STOXX 50, as tracked by the SPDR DJ Euro STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>), and STOXX 600 indices dropped 1.2% and 0.8%, respectively, both tracking toward their lowest closing levels since mid-August.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Putin Expands Nuclear Doctrine Amid US-Backed Ukrainian Strike</h3>
On Tuesday, Ukraine reportedly carried out its first ATACMS strike on a military facility near Karachev in Russia&#8217;s Bryansk region, about 70 miles from Ukraine, according to reports by <a href="https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/us-officially-allows-ukraine-to-to-strike-1732012491.html">RBC Ukraine</a>.
RBC Ukraine cited a Defense Forces source confirming a successful strike, marking the first time these long-range missiles were used in such a capacity. Russia acknowledged the attack.
&#8220;Indeed, for the first time, we used ATACMS to strike Russian territory. The strike was carried out against a facility in the Bryansk region, and it was successfully hit,&#8221; the source reported.
On Monday, the previous day, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols officially confirmed that the White House had given Ukraine approval to use long-range weapons to target Russian territory.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">European Markets React: Euro, Bank Equities Drop</h3>
The geopolitical developments triggered a sharp selloff across European equities. In Poland, the WIG20 stock index plunged 2.5%, reflecting the country's proximity to the conflict and heightened exposure to regional risks. 
European banks also bore the brunt of the downturn, with the banking index slipping 2.2%. Among the hardest-hit financial institutions were CaixaBank SA (OTCPK: CAIXY), which sank 5.1%, FinecoBank Spa (OTCPK: FCBBF), down 4.2%, and Unicredito Spa (OTCPK: UNCFF), which dropped 3.3%.
The euro also came under pressure, falling 0.3% to hover at $1.0550 against the U.S. dollar, as traders sought safety in the greenback amid mounting geopolitical risks.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Flight To Safety: Bonds, Gold Shine</h3>
Heightened geopolitical risks spurred demand for safe-haven assets. Yields on long-dated U.S. Treasuries fell by 4-5 basis points, lifting bond prices. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) could see strong gains following this move.
Gold surged 1%, building on a 1.9% rally from the previous session, as investors sought shelter from rising uncertainties.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">US Premarket Action</h3>
U.S. equity futures mirrored the cautious sentiment overseas, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures down 0.4%, S&amp;P 500 futures declining 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 futures slipping 0.1%. 
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) surged over 3% in premarket trading after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. 
Among defense stocks, Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) gained 0.9%, while Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) fell by the same margin.
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Putin Revises Nuclear Doctrine For Broader Strikes After US-Backed Ukrainian Attack: Markets Drop, Bonds Gain

Gold futures climbed 1.6% on Monday morning in New York, on track to snap a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/11/42036300/go-for-gold-says-goldman-sachs-precious-yellow-metal-price-would-rise-in-2025-amid-central-bank-buying-fed-rate-cuts">six-session losing streak</a>.
The yellow metal&#8217;s surge came on the heels of escalating rhetoric from Moscow after reports indicated that President Joe Biden had authorized Ukraine to launch strikes on Russian territory using American-made long-range missiles.
This marks a significant policy shift by the outgoing administration ahead of Donald Trump's January inauguration.
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Such strikes would represent "a qualitatively new round of tension" with the U.S., Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, said per Reuters.
In September, Putin had already declared that the U.S.&#8217;s allowing Ukraine to fire Western missiles into Russian territory would mean NATO's direct participation in the war.
On Monday, Peskov reiterated this stance, accusing the Biden administration of &#8220;adding fuel to the fire&#8221; as its term winds down.
Reports confirmed that thousands of North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia's Kursk region to aid Moscow's forces following a Ukrainian incursion.
The rally in gold, tracked by the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>), mirrored gains across the broader commodity complex, with oil and natural gas prices also advancing.
Futures on West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil rose 0.8%, while Henry Hub U.S. natural gas futures surge by nearly 4% amid concerns over energy disruptions in Europe.
On Saturday, Gazprom, the state-controlled Russian natural gas giant, halted supplies to Austria, heightening fears of energy shortages in Europe as the winter season approaches. The decision followed Friday's rare hour-long phone call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Putin, their first direct communication in nearly two years.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Risk-Off Sentiment Hits European Markets</h3>
The heightened geopolitical risks weighed on European equities Monday. 
The Euro Stoxx 50, broadly tracked by the SPDR DJ Euro STOXX 50 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEZ#NYSE">FEZ</a>), fell 0.7%, while Italy's FTSE MIB, tracked by the iShares MSCI Italy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EWI#NYSE">EWI</a>), was the hardest hit among major indices, sliding 1%. 
A hour ahead the Wall Street market open, futures on major U.S. indices hovered near flat, signaling caution among investors hesitant to buy the dip after last week&#8217;s declines.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index, fell a combined 1.9% on Thursday and Friday as hawkish comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump&#8217;s potential economic policies dampened investor sentiment.
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