German stocks are turning in a mixed performance Wednesday morning as investors continue to assess the situation in the Middle East, after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision to extend ceasefire amid renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely until Tehran submits a comprehensive proposal and negotiations are concluded.
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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.