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European Markets Tread Cautiously Following DeepSeek’s Shock To Global Tech

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

European stocks showed signs of recovery on Tuesday after the worldwide sell-off triggered by China’s DeepSeek, which unveiled an AI model built at a fraction of the cost of its American counterparts. The announcement sparked widespread concerns over the future profitability of the Artificial Intelligence sector, as well as the increasing reliance on pricey chips.

The Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.17%, buoyed by technology stocks, with Sartorius leading the charge. The biopharmaceutical company surged nearly 16%, thanks to a preliminary 2024 profit report that exceeded expectations and a “modestly positive” outlook for 2025.

Among the regional indices, Germany’s DAX inched up 0.23% to 21,331 points, while the UK’s FTSE 100 made a more modest gain of 0.21%, reaching 8,521 points. On the flip side, France’s CAC 40 dropped by 0.30% to 7,883 points.

Peripheral markets showed mild optimism, with Italy’s FTSE MIB edging up by 0.21%, and Spain’s IBEX 35 moving up just 0.09%.

After Monday’s heavy losses, the STOXX Europe 600 Technology sector, which had fallen 3.3% due to setbacks from Dutch chipmaker ASML (-7%) and ASM International (-12%), found some stability, rebounding into positive territory by Tuesday.

Alten saw its stock jump 7.8% following its annual report, while Siemens Energy climbed 3.4% on news that it had exceeded revenue expectations for the first quarter, buoyed by strong demand for offshore wind turbines.

Results from SAP, Foxtons Group, and Logitech are expected later on Tuesday, adding more potential momentum to the market.

Across the Atlantic, the U.S. market also took a hit. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 saw sharp declines, as DeepSeek’s model caused ripples across tech stocks. However, the Dow Jones industrial average managed to reverse its losses, closing at its highest point of the day, fueled by rallies in Johnson & Johnson and Salesforce.

Nvidia, the chip giant at the heart of the tech sector, experienced a staggering $597 billion market capitalization loss on Monday—an unprecedented single-day wipeout in U.S. history. Its stock plummeted 17%, closing at $118.58, marking its worst trading day since March 16, 2020, during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic.

EU Farm Output Prices Decline For The First Time In Nine Months

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

EU Market Adjustments Signal New Price Trends

Agricultural output prices across the European Union declined in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a shift after several quarters of increases. Data from Eurostat shows that farm gate prices fell by 1.9% compared with the same period in 2024.

Crisis of Declining Prices In Select Markets

Cyprus recorded one of the more notable decreases in agricultural input costs among EU member states, with prices falling by 2.6% compared with Q4 2024. The reduction eased cost pressures for the local agricultural sector following periods of higher prices earlier in 2025. Across the EU, prices for goods and services consumed in agriculture remained relatively stable. Non-investment inputs such as energy, fertilisers and feedingstuffs showed limited overall changes during the quarter.

Country-Specific Divergence In Price Movements

Eurostat data highlights considerable variation across member states. Fifteen EU countries recorded declines in agricultural output prices. Belgium registered the largest decrease at 12.9%, followed by Lithuania (8.2%) and Germany (6.0%). At the same time, twelve countries reported increases in output prices. Ireland recorded the strongest rise at 6.8%, followed by Slovenia (5.6%) and Malta (4.2%).

Stability In Agricultural Inputs Amid Commodity Shifts

Agricultural input prices also showed mixed developments. Eleven member states recorded declines, including Cyprus (2.6%), Belgium (2.1%) and Sweden (2.0%). Other countries experienced moderate increases, including Lithuania (4.2%), Ireland (3.3%) and Romania (2.5%). Among major agricultural commodities, milk prices declined by 4.1% while cereal prices fell by 8.9% across the EU. In contrast, fertilisers and soil improvers increased by 7.9%, reflecting continued volatility in input markets.

Outlook For EU Agriculture

The latest Eurostat data points to uneven price developments across the EU agricultural sector. While input prices remained broadly stable in many markets, movements in output prices varied significantly between member states. These trends highlight the need for farmers and policymakers to adapt to shifting commodity prices and changing cost structures across the European agricultural market.

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