European markets opened in positive territory on Tuesday despite uncertainty and pessimism over the outcome of trade talks between the U.S. and China.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.3% in early trade, with travel and leisure stocks rising 0.7% to lead gains as the majority of sectors and major bourses advanced.

The status of trade talks between economic superpowers China and the U.S. remains in focus for global investors. Stocks in Asia were mixed in Tuesday afternoon trade amid concerns over the state of negotiations.

Source: CNBC