European stocks closed higher on Wednesday as hopes of a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal helped offset concerns about economic growth and prompted investors to indulge in some buying. Data showing a bigger than expected drop in UK inflation contributed as well to the positive sentiment.
After opening on a weak note, the UK market recovered lost ground and moved slightly above the flat line on Wednesday with some frontline stocks, including a few from the mining sector, climbing higher on fairly strong buying support. A steeper than expected drop in inflation aided sentiment, even as uncertainty about a U.S.-Iran peace deal rendered the mood a bit cautious.
The French stock market gained notable ground in positive territory on Wednesday as oil prices dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will end "very quickly."
German stocks are modestly higher on Wednesday with investors digesting the latest economic data from the region and news from the geopolitical front, in addition to awaiting Nvidia's earnings update.
European stocks were modestly higher in cautious trade on Wednesday, with Middle East tensions, upcoming Nvidia earnings and regional inflation data in focus. Bond remained under pressure as money markets factor in interest rate hikes from the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve before...
European stocks may open on a sluggish note Wednesday, with Middle East tensions and upcoming Nvidia earnings likely to be in focus. After pausing military action to allow diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States could strike Iran within days if ongoing negotiations fail. Trump...
The Switzerland stock market's benchmark index SMI closed on a strong note on Tuesday after staying positive right through the day's session thanks to sustained buying at several counters.
Despite spending much of the day's trading session well above the flat line, the major European markets ended on a mixed note on Tuesday with stocks paring gains as the mood turned cautious amid uncertainty about a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100 moved higher Tuesday morning, extending gains from the previous session, amid optimism about U.S. and Iran striking a peace deal. Hopes about a potential U.S.-Iran deal rose after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause in strike against Iran.
French stocks climbed higher on Tuesday, extending gains to a second straight day, after U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a temporary pause in strike against Iran raised hopes of a potential deal between the two warring nations.
German stocks moved higher on Tuesday, extending gains from previous session, amid some hopes about a potential peace deal between U.S. and Iran.
European stocks were notably higher on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said there was a "very good chance" the United States could reach an agreement with Iran to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Oil prices fell nearly 2 percent on Trump's comments and bonds steadied after...
European stocks are likely to open higher on Tuesday as oil prices fell from two-week highs amid hopes of a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Higher bond yields may limit potential gains to some extent, with the yield on the U.S. 30-year bond edging up by one basis point to 5.13 percent on...
After opening weak and languishing in negative territory for much of the afternoon, the Switzerland market found some support and managed to end marginally up on Monday.
European stocks started off on a weak note on Monday but recovered and gained in strength as the day progressed after Iran said it had responded to a fresh proposal from the U.S. According to reports, Washington has reportedly proposed a temporary exemption from sanctions on Iranian oil exports.
May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.