European shares climb as Middle East ceasefire sparks relief rally
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Published on April 8, 2026.
European shares rose by over 3% following a two-week Middle East ceasefire, raising hopes that oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz could resume. The agreement was reached before U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait. Meanwhile, energy markets also responded positively, with Brent crude futures falling 15% below $100 a barrel.
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