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Investors work on the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 13, 2026 in New York.
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LONDON — European stock markets are expected to open higher on Tuesday on hopes that US-Iran peace talks can continue despite the blockade of Iranian ports coming into force.
of england FTSE100 It seems that the index has started to rise slightly along with Germany’s DAX France with 0.6 percent increase CAC 40 Italy up 0.2% FTSE MIB According to IG’s data, it adds 0.45%.
The US military began blockading Iranian ports on Monday, in a development that threatens to further tighten global oil supplies in the coming months.
But oil prices fell overnight as signs grew that peace talks could continue despite the blockade.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Monday that U.S.-Iran peace efforts now depend on Tehran, after returning from weekend talks that failed to produce any progress.
President Donald Trump also said Monday that the United States was “called by the other side,” adding that they “very much want to make a deal.”
Separately, Trump was asked whether the purpose of the blockade was to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or force it to come to the negotiating table. “Of course, it’s both of those things and more,” the president said.
Oil prices fell overnight on hopes that talks could resume, while Asia-Pacific markets traded higher.
European investors will pay attention to their earnings Kering, Givaudan, sika And Publicis Group. Data includes Spanish inflation.



