European stocks were mixed on Friday ahead of potential weekend negotiations between the United States and Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that a second round of talks could take place this weekend, warning that fighting may resume if no deal is finalized. The pan-European STOXX...
European stocks are seen opening broadly lower on Friday as investors react to mixed results from Netflix and await clarity on U.S.-Iran peace talks. Netflix shares fell sharply after the U.S. closing bell as the streaming giant beat profit estimates for the first quarter but missed with its outlook...
The UK economy logged a robust growth in February before the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, which poses significant downside risks to outlook. Gross domestic product logged a monthly growth of 0.5 percent in February, outpacing the 0.1 percent expansion in January, the Office for National Statistics reported Thursday. Economists had forecast the growth to remain unchanged at 0.1 percent
European stocks struggled for direction on Wednesday as investors weighed mixed earnings results and braced for a new round of in-person talks between the United States and Iran expected to be held as early as this weekend. The United States has reportedly set out two new conditions before restarting...
European stocks are seen opening mixed on Wednesday as investors keep a close eye on the unfolding events in the Middle East and react to a warning from the International Monetary Fund that the ongoing conflict involving Iran has decelerated global economic momentum. According to media reports, Iran...
European stocks traded higher on Tuesday, the dollar weakened to hit a six-week low and government bond yields dipped on renewed hopes for progress in Middle East peace talks Oil prices pulled back below $100 a barrel as the U.S. blockade of Iran's ports officially came into force and reports suggested...
European stocks are seen opening on a firm note Tuesday amid hopes that there may still be a path to a peace deal between the United States and Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump said that Tehran has contacted Washington about a potential agreement, helping ease concerns about further disruptions...
European shares edged lower on Monday after weekend peace talks in Islamabad failed and the U.S. Navy moved to block maritime traffic to and from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz. Rising tensions pushed Brent crude prices above $102 a barrel, re-igniting inflation and interest-rate concerns. The...
European stocks may tumble at open on Monday as the failure of peace talks in Islamabad at the weekend raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen. After negotiations ended without a deal amid unresolved disputes over Iran's nuclear program, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered blocking...
More than 63,000 knives and weapons have been taken off UK's streets under the Keir Stamer government, resulting in knife homicides in the country falling by 27 percent, according to the Home Office. Also, knife-point robberies and hospital admissions for stabbings are down by 10 percent and 11 percent,...
European stocks ticked higher on Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country was ready for direct negotiations with Lebanon, while insisting that Israel's attacks across the country targeting Hezbollah would continue. In economic releases, Germany's consumer price...
European stocks are seen opening higher on Friday as investors watch the latest developments in the Middle East war and await U.S. CPI data for direction. Software stocks could be in focus after Anthropic held back the wide release of a powerful AI model over concerns it could expose hidden cybersecurity...
The UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle will lead the largest ever UK delegation to the United States for 'Greater Together LA' in May. In partnership with world-leading financial, tech and cultural organisations, the UK Government's GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland Campaign...
European stocks traded lower on Thursday as German industrial output data disappointed and doubts grew over the Midde East truce. Germany's industrial production dropped unexpectedly in February even before the outbreak of war in the Middle East, data from Destatis revealed. Industrial production...
European stocks are seen opening lower on Thursday as confusion prevailed over the U.S.-Iran truce terms. Uncertainty is growing around the ceasefire as both sides appear to be working with different versions of the peace proposal. Sporadic fighting continued throughout the Middle East, including...
April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.