Markets Optimistic US-Iran War May End, European Stocks Close Higher
European major stock indices closed higher and international oil prices fell on Tuesday, driven by market optimism regarding a potential end to the US-Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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(Central News Agency, London, 14th) Major European stock indices closed higher today, and international oil prices fell in response, as markets rekindled hopes that an end-of-war agreement could be reached in the Middle East conflict and that the Strait of Hormuz might reopen, ending disruptions to energy supplies.
London's FTSE 100 index rose 26.10 points, or 0.25%, to close at 10,609.06 points.
Frankfurt's DAX index surged 301.78 points, or 1.27%, to close at 24,044.22 points.
Paris's CAC 40 index climbed 91.88 points, or 1.12%, to close at 8,327.86 points. (Compiler: Hung Chi-yuan) 1150415
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(Central News Agency, London, 14th) Major European stock indices closed higher today, and international oil prices fell in response, as markets rekindled hopes that an end-of-war agreement could be reached in the Middle East conflict and that the Strait of Hormuz might reopen, ending disruptions to energy supplies.
London's FTSE 100 index rose 26.10 points, or 0.25%, to close at 10,609.06 points.
Frankfurt's DAX index surged 301.78 points, or 1.27%, to close at 24,044.22 points.
Paris's CAC 40 index climbed 91.88 points, or 1.12%, to close at 8,327.86 points. (Compiler: Hung Chi-yuan) 1150415
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