European Stocks Up 0.3% as Politics and Earnings Drive Markets

European stocks saw a rise of 0.3%, with most sectors and major indices in positive territory. Earnings reports are expected from companies such as National Grid, 3i Group, Aviva, and Telefonica. Investors are closely monitoring borrowing costs amidst political uncertainty in the U.K., where challenges to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership are surfacing. Concurrently, U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to China may influence global market sentiment as he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid hopes for improved U.S.-China relations.