Reuters

Mexico responded in kind to U.S. metals tariffs by imposing its own duties on American steel on Tuesday, while also targeting politically sensitive agricultural products.

Brent crude futures hit their lowest in close to a month following a report that the U.S. government had asked Saudi Arabia to increase oil output.

World tech stocks hit a record high, spurred on by a new peak for Apple, a 17-year top for European tech firms and news that Twitter and Netflix were to join the S&P 500.

China’s restructuring is picking up pace, with its manufacturing sector showing signs of a shift to higher value-added areas.

Investors paused after the previous day’s rally, although Wall Street gains supported sentiment as focus shifted to fundamentals.

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Spain’s new Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has no plan to call snap elections, a top aide said on Monday.

The euro climbed on Monday after political tensions eased in Italy, supporting a rebound in risk appetite.

Gold edged higher on Monday, taking support from a retreat in the dollar as Italian political risk receded.

European shares extended a recovery on Monday thanks to bank stocks as dealmaking took center stage again after a week of political tension in Italy and Spain.