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European Bonds Slide Ahead of Trump-Putin Meeting as FTSE 100 Trades

Market volatility grows as investors await high-profile talks

16 August 2025 · 00:15 UTC

European bond markets have seen a sharp decline as investors await the outcome of a scheduled meeting between former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The uncertainty has fueled caution across financial markets, with the FTSE 100 experiencing fluctuating trading activity.