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 to energy supplies.
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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.