Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, CAC, Iran news
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LONDON — European stock markets are expected to open around the horizontal line on Thursday as investors evaluate the latest geopolitical news and the downward trend in oil prices.
of england FTSE index, Germany DAX and France CAC 40 While it was seen that all of them had a relatively flat opening, Italy’s FTSE MIB According to IG data, it is expected to open by 0.1%.
European shares appeared unaffected by broader market optimism overnight that the Middle East conflict could soon be over.
According to the pool report, the positive tone became evident in the Asia-Pacific trade session after US President Donald Trump said Washington was in the “final stages” of negotiations with Iran.
As a result of the comments, U.S. crude oil prices fell below $100 a barrel on Wednesday, while West Texas Intermediate futures fell more than 5% to close at $98.26 a barrel. International benchmark Brent futures also lost more than 5 percent, settling at $105.02 per barrel.
Trump said earlier this week that he was canceling new military strikes against Iran at the request of Gulf Arab allies to give more time for diplomacy.
Earnings are coming generals And IT Group In Europe on Thursday. There are no significant data releases.
— CNBC’s Justina Lee and Spencer Kimball contributed to the report.
