European markets opened mixed on Tuesday as global markets weighed on concerns that the U.S. economy will suffer from President Donald Trump's trade tariffs.

The U.K.'s FTSE 100 is expected to open 9 points higher at 8,606, Germany's DAX is up 5 points at 22,613, France's CAC is down 7 points at 8,041 and Italy's FTSE MIB is down 9 points at 38,816, according to data from IG.

Traders will be focused on earnings from Persimmon, Lego and Leonardo, also due on Tuesday.

Volkswagen reported a 15% year-on-year drop in annual operating profit on Tuesday, citing rising costs and "exceptional expenses" related to its restructuring plan.

Regional markets started the new trading week lower on Monday, continuing the volatility seen in world markets last week amid uncertainty over the outlook for global trade and tariffs.

S&P 500 futures traded around the flatline on Tuesday morning after fears of a recession hitting the U.S. economy sparked a major selloff on Monday. Negative sentiment on Wall Street sent Asia-Pacific markets slumping overnight.

When asked about the possibility of a recession, Trump said during a Fox News interview that aired Sunday that the economy is going through a "transition period." Economists have argued that Trump has proven to be something of an "agent of chaos" with his unpredictable trade tariff policies but said a downturn is not imminent.

German auto giant Volkswagen reported a 15% year-over-year drop in operating profit on Tuesday, citing rising costs and "extraordinary spending" related to its restructuring strategy.

The company posted revenue of 324.7 billion euros ($352.8 billion) for 2024, up from 322.3 billion euros last year. The automaker said it expects sales revenue to exceed the previous year's figure by 5% in 2025. (Newsmaker23)

Source: CNBC