European stock markets are showing slight upward trends as investors focus on a vote of confidence in France and political unrest in South Korea following the president’s sudden declaration and retraction of martial law. The OECD’s latest report highlights the resilience of the global economy amidst past shocks and notes a continuing decline in inflation. The report anticipates modest GDP growth in the Eurozone and the United States over the next few years, while individual countries face differing economic challenges.