European markets moved higher on Monday, even as escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices continued to shape the global economic outlook.

British stocks rose on Tuesday, snapping a losing streak alongside European peers after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the Middle East conflict may be nearing its conclusion, sparking a relief rally in stock markets as oil prices declined.

BAE Systems led advances on the FTSE 100 during early trading, becoming the benchmark index’s top performer after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to sharply boost military spending.

The FTSE 100 surged to a new record high at the start of trading on Wednesday, bringing Britain’s benchmark index closer than ever to the symbolic 10,000-point mark.

Shares in global banking and financial stocks fell sharply on Friday after concerns about credit risks in U.S. regional banks sparked a selloff. The decline follows disclosures by Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance that highlighted potential loan losses and alleged fraud, raising fears about lending standards more than two years after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.

After years of lagging behind, UK stocks are regaining favor among global investors, driven by a strong rally in the FTSE 100, regulatory reforms, and optimism over a UK-U.S. trade deal.

Britain's FTSE 100 Index reached a new all-time high on Tuesday, briefly climbing above the 9,000 mark for the first time.

Britain's stock market has fallen sharply at the start of trading, adding to last week’s significant losses.

Stock markets across Europe opened lower on Thursday, following US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcements.

European stock futures plunged on Thursday following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of additional tariffs on trading partners, escalating a global trade war that could drive up inflation and hinder economic growth, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.