European stocks were broadly lower on Thursday after posting strong gains in the previous session on AI-driven optimism and hopes for a quick end to the Middle East conflict. The downside was capped after data showed German factory orders grew at a faster pace in March. Factory orders increased...
European stocks are seen opening mixed on Thursday after posting strong gains in the previous session on optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and easing concerns about inflationary pressures. U.S. President Donald Trump said he has had "very good talks" with Iran over the past 24 hours and...
The major European stock markets finished higher again on Wednesday, thanks to growing optimism about a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran. A massive plunge in crude oil prices and easing fears of fuel-led inflation also boosted market sentiment as the markets opened higher and...
European stock markets are trading on an emphatically positive note amidst growing optimism about a potential peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 climbed up sharply Wednesday morning, buoyed by optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a temporary suspension of "Project Freedom" in order to resume negotiations with Iran.
French stocks climbed higher on Wednesday, lifted by some strong earnings updates, and hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a temporary suspension of "Project Freedom" in order to resume negotiations with Iran.
The German stock market gained good ground in positive territory on Wednesday amid optimism over U.S. and Iran striking a peace deal. Investors also digested a slew of earnings announcements from leading German companies.
Stock markets in Europe are expected to open on an emphatically positive note on Wednesday. Optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal signaled by President Donald Trump, that has lifted market sentiment globally is expected to be reflected in the European markets also.
After a flat start, the Switzerland market gained in strength and stayed positive right through the trading session on Tuesday, in line with markets across Europe.
European stocks closed higher on Tuesday as oil prices fell sharply after U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire holds at present despite Iranian attacks against the United Arab Emirates. Investors also digested a slew of earnings updates from European companies.
The major European markets, with the exception UK, are gaining some ground in positive territory on Tuesday despite an escalation in tensions on the Middle East. Disappointing earnings from HSBC Holdings weigh on the banking sector in the UK market, contributing to its weakness.
UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 tumbled on Tuesday, weighed down by disappointing earnings from HSBC Holdings and escalating tensions in the Middle East as U.S. and Iran indulge in attacks around the Strait of Hormuz.
France's equity benchmark CAC 40 moved higher on Tuesday as investors reacted to some corporate earnings news. The mood in the market remained a bit cautious due to an escalation in tensions in the Middle East.
Despite rising tensions in the Middle East, German stocks climbed higher on Tuesday as investors reacted to a slew of earnings updates and other corporate news.
Efforts to restore shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the resultant escalation in tensions in the Middle East are expected to weigh on stock markets in Europe on Tuesday.
May 01, 2026 15:54 ET Central banks dominated the economics news flow this week with almost all major ones announcing their latest policy decisions and many boosted expectations for a rate hike in June. In other news, several countries released the preliminary data for first quarter economic growth. In the U.S., comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell were also in focus as his term ends this month.