European shares poised for relief rally on Middle East de-escalation hopes
Published on April 1, 2026.
Futures tracking European stock indexes rose by over 2% following President Donald Trump's comments that the Middle East conflict could end. The comments were seen as a boost for investor sentiment, with potential for direct talks with Iran's leadership and a winding down of the conflict even without a deal. Energy prices also dropped by 3%.
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