Our focus is on finding a negotiated outcome with the USWe believe such an outcome is within reachNo intention to bring additional countermeasures between now and 1 AugustBut we remain prepared for all scenariosAll this talk is keeping markets optimistic but if it does persist for too long, it might start to sound a bit draggy. That especially with there being just a week left before the 1 August deadline. European stocks are seeing the early gains pull back on the session, with France's CAC 40 index now even turning flat on the day.Head on over to investingLive (formerly ForexLive) to get in on the know! This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.