European stocks open lower as ceasefire optimism fades
By Hugh Leask
Published on April 24, 2026.
The focus of investor attention is on developments in the Middle East, with U.S. President Donald Trump stating that he won't put a timetable on when the war will end. Meanwhile, oil prices have risen, with global benchmark Brent crude futures rising by 0.4% to settle at $105.44 a barrel. Additionally, European companies such as Eni, Orange, Volvo, and Renault are set to update shareholders on their financial situation.
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