The FTSE fell 55 points (.63%), the DAX fell 107 points (.47%) and the CAC fell 51 points (.63%).
UK markets were also hit by the closing of Heathrow airport due to a fire.
Russian central bank held interest rates - which are now at 21%. Inflation is just over 10%.
US markets were largely in positive territory overnight.
The DOW roe 32 points (.076%), the NBI rose 13 points (.30%), the NASDAQ Composite rose 92 points (.52%) and the Russell small cap index fell 11 points (.56%).
US markets recovered from early falls after Trump responded to questions about retaliatory tariffs that are to be introduced on April 2nd. Trump stated that "I don't change but the word flexibility is an important word".
US markets are also buoyed by the US Fed's comments that there will be two more interest rate cuts in 2025.
US Treasury 10 year bond yield rose to 4.251%
Oil prices are steady - Brent crude is at US$72.13 per barrel.
Precious metal prices fell - Gold is at S$3,020 per oz.
BITCOIN fell to US$83,852.
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