... companies) and lessened concerns about US tariffs. Indices in France and Italy grew more modestly as local investors assessed the risks of a slowdown in the Chinese economy—a significant market for European luxury goods and industrial equipment. In the UK, the FTSE 100 also ended the week with slight growth; sentiment was influenced by expectations of the Bank of England’s decision: next week the regulator may raise rates again from the current 5.50% to 5.75-6% in a bid to tame persistent inflation ...