European stocks retreat as Iran conflict escalation drives oil higher
European equity markets reverse recent gains As of 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT) on Thursday, the pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 1.2%, while Germany’s DAX dropped 1.5%, France’s CAC 40 slid 1.2% and the U.K.’s FTSE 100 declined 0.7%. The moves erased...
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Bitcoin Slides as Trump Signals Escalation Against Iran
Bitcoin and Major Cryptocurrencies Decline Bitcoin dropped to around $66,500 on Thursday, down approximately 3.6% on the day. The move followed Trump’s Wednesday evening address from the White House, in which he stated that the United States will hit Iran...
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Oil Prices Surge Toward $110 After Trump Threatens Escalation Against Iran
Oil Markets React to Escalation Threat Brent crude futures climbed over 6% to $107.72 per barrel on Thursday, while WTI crude rose more than 6% to $106.13 per barrel. The latest price spike follows comments by President Trump on Wednesday...
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Asian equities retreat as Iran war escalation remarks hit risk sentiment
Asian markets reverse April gains Asian equities declined broadly on Thursday, with South Korea’s KOSPI emerging as the weakest major market in the region. The index fell 3.7%, giving back strong gains from the prior session and moving back towards...
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European stocks stage broad relief rally after Trump comments on Iran war
European indices rebound after March slump European stock markets rose significantly on 1 April 2026, with the STOXX 600 gaining 2.47%, the DAX rising 2.68%, the FTSE 100 climbing 1.97%, and the CAC 40 advancing 2.01%. The rally followed a...
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