German stocks climbed notably higher Monday morning amid rising optimism about a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal that could result in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
European stocks are seen opening sharply higher on Monday as expectations rise that the U.S. and Iran are closing in on a deal to end the three-month-old war. That said, trading volumes are likely to remain thin due to a holiday in the United States for Memorial Day. Media reports suggest that the...
The Switzerland market's equity index SMI closed higher on Friday, in line with most of the markets across Europe, as optimism about Iran and the U.S. reaching a peace deal prompted investors to pick up stocks.
European stocks closed higher on Friday amid optimism about an end to the U.S.-Iran war thanks to negotiations between the two nations making "some progress." Investors also digested a slew of regional economic data and some corporate news. Data showing an improvement in German consumer sentiment and a slightly faster pace of economic growth aided sentiment.
UK stocks gained some ground in positive territory on Friday amid cautious optimism about some progress in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. Investors also digested mixed economic data.
Despite coming off early highs, the French stock market's benchmark index CAC 40 remained fairly well placed in positive territory around noon on Friday. Renewed optimism about a U.S.-Iran peace deal aided sentiment.
German stocks climbed higher on Friday amid renewed hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal thanks to signs of progress in negotiations. Data showing an improvement in German consumer sentiment and a slightly faster pace of economic growth aided sentiment.
European stocks rose to reach a two-week high on Friday amid renewed optimism about signs of progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks. Despite some good signs in the talks, both sides are still at odds over Tehran's uranium stockpile and future control of the Strait of Hormuz. In economic news, German...
European stocks are seen opening higher on Friday amid renewed optimism about U.S.-Iran talks. As peace talks continue with Pakistan's mediation, both sides are still at odds over Tehran's uranium stockpile and future control of the Strait of Hormuz. As Iranian officials review Washinton's latest...
The Switzerland stock market closed on a firm note on Thursday despite lingering concerns about Middle East tensions, and data showing a sharp drop in Swiss industrial production in the first quarter.
European stocks closed mixed on Thursday after a choppy session. Concerns about U.S.-Iran conflict and disappointing regional PMI data weighed on sentiment.
The UK stock market's benchmark index FTSE 100, which climbed into positive territory after a weak start, slipped below the flat line a few minutes before noon on Thursday. Brent crude climbed to $107.11, gaining about 2% and stoking inflation fears amid escalating US-Iran tensions. President Donald Trump, who said negotiations were in the "final stages," threatened renewed attacks if Iran reject
French stocks turned in a mixed performance on Thursday as investors focused on news from the geopolitical front and reacted to data showing a contraction in French services sector activity.
German stocks shrugged off a weak start and moved higher on Thursday with automobile, healthcare and industrials sectors attracting buyers. Despite lingering uncertainty about a U.S.-Iran peace deal and data showing a contraction in German private sector activity, the mood has turned positive thanks to weak oil prices.
European stocks were flat to slightly higher on Thursday as investors digested Nvidia's strong earnings and monitored peace talks between the United States and Iran. As Iran reviews a new U.S. proposal to resolve the Middle East conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump said that negotiations could yield...
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.