European markets head for mostly higher open, brushing off new U.S.-China trade spat
1. U.S.-China trade tensions heightened with potential new tariffs from Trump. 2. China threatens retaliation against U.S. tariff proposals, claiming no fear of trade war. 3. European stocks expected to open higher amidst cautious trading sentiment. 4. U.S. stock futures rebounded post-Trump's reassuring comments on trade relations. 5. Investors await Q3 earnings reports and updates from IMF/World Bank meetings.