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European markets finish higher as U.S. seeks end to Iran conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport on March 23, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Roberto Schmidt | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks ended Wednesday in positive territory as the U.S. reiterated efforts to de-escalate the war with Iran and Tehran said it […]
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European stocks mixed as Iran war uncertainty lingers
A bull statue and a bear statue stand outside the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on April 7, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. Florian Wiegand | Getty Images News | Getty Images Shares listed in Europe struggled to find direction on Tuesday, as uncertainty around a resolution to the Iran war weighed on sentiment. Shortly after the opening […]
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European stocks open 1.6% lower as Trump sets Hormuz deadline
The Iran-flagged container vessel “Nora”, in Kalundborg harbor, Denmark, March 18, 2026. The vessel was detained by Denmark’s maritime authority in February over registration concerns. Jens Nielsen | Via Reuters LONDON — European stocks followed Asian markets sharply lower at the start of the new trading week, as further escalation in the Iran war drags […]
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European stocks tumble 2% as Iran war intensifies; miners lead losses
Vadimrysev | Istock | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks slumped on Thursday as the Iran war escalated further following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down 2.1% as of 12:10 p.m. in London (8:10 a.m. ET), with all major bourses in negative territory and all sectors except for […]
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European stocks move lower as attention turns to the Fed
A television station broadcasts the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates after a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks edged lower on Wednesday as the market […]
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European markets set to start the week higher but oil prices remain in focus
Oil prices headed for weekly gains as of Friday, despite the U.S. issuing a 30-day license for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products at sea. Bloomberg Creative Photos | Bloomberg Creative Photos | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in positive territory despite the ongoing […]
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European stocks trade lower as oil prices stay above $100 a barrel
Oil prices surged about 20% on Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continued, raising fears of prolonged disruptions to energy supplies. Anton Petrus | Moment | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks opened the week’s final trading session in negative territory, as investors continued to weigh the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its lasting […]
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European stocks fall further as oil prices jump despite reserve release; Leonardo shares pop 8%
An oil pumpjack operates in the Inglewood Oil Field on March 10, 2026 near Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks extended losses on Thursday as investors monitor the Iran war and volatile global oil prices. Shortly after the opening bell, the pan-European Stoxx 600 was down 0.5%, with most […]
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European markets head for positive open as oil prices slide
Galaxy Globe bulk carrier and Luojiashan tanker sit anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 9, 2026. Benoit Tessier | Reuters LONDON — European stocks look set to open notably higher on Tuesday, as traders watch developments in the Middle […]
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European markets set to slump on Middle East turmoil as oil price surges
Vadimrysev | Istock | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the new trading week heavily lower as traders track developments in the Middle East and a surge in oil prices. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 0.9% lower while Germany’s DAX is seen down 2.67%, France’s CAC 40 down 2.3% […]
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