After a weak start, the German stock market edged up into positive territory in cautious trade on Tuesday amid continued uncertainty about U.S.-Iran negotiations. In addition to reacting to corporate news, Investors also looked ahead to upcoming monetary policy announcements from major central banks.
On the geopolitical front, the Trump administration seemed unlikely to accept Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while setting aside discussion on Iran's nuclear program.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.