UK and European stock markets held in the green as investors parse a flurry of earnings, though the mood is slightly more downbeat over on Wall Street.

US Stocks fell, putting the S&P 500 three-day winning streak at risk. The benchmark has been on a tear this week after the Trump administration and China hammered out a temporary suspension of their tit-for-tat tariff dispute.

Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell, breaking ranks with Wall Street as investors assessed U.S.-China trade developments.

Oil prices fell sharply on expectations that the U.S. and Iran may soon reach a deal over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Gold prices fell to their lowest in more than a month, as easing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies dented demand and investors awaited U.S. economic data for further clarity on future interest rates.

In equity markets, JD Sports was the top performer on the FTSE 100 following a report that US peer Dick’s Sporting Goods is nearing a deal to buy Foot Locker

Aviva gained as the insurer said it was confident in achieving its group targets after a "great start" to 2025, with premiums rising by almost a tenth.