European shares rise on easing US-China trade tensions
European stocks rose on Friday, led by automakers, as signs of easing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington raised hopes of a de-escalation in the U.S.-led tariff war. The pan-European STOXX 600 index advanced 0.9% at 542.27 points, as of 0825 GMT. The index was on track to log its first weekly gain in three…