European Stocks Fall Amidst Market Worries Over Iran Ceasefire Extension
European stocks declined as President Trump expressed doubts about extending the Iran ceasefire, increasing market concerns about prolonged Middle East conflict. Major indices saw a dip.
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- 📰 Published: April 21, 2026 at 02:06
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(CNA London, April 20, via comprehensive foreign reports) US President Donald Trump stated in a recent interview that if no agreement is reached before the ceasefire ends, he is unlikely to extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran. This dashed hopes of ending the Middle East war, and European stock markets fell today in response.
The London FTSE 100 index fell 58.55 points, or 0.55%, to close at 10609.08 points.
The Frankfurt DAX index dropped 284.44 points, or 1.15%, to 24417.80 points.
The Paris CAC 40 index decreased by 94.08 points, or 1.12%, to 8331.05 points. (Compiled by Chen Yanjun) 1150421
(CNA London, April 20, via comprehensive foreign reports) US President Donald Trump stated in a recent interview that if no agreement is reached before the ceasefire ends, he is unlikely to extend the two-week ceasefire with Iran. This dashed hopes of ending the Middle East war, and European stock markets fell today in response.
The London FTSE 100 index fell 58.55 points, or 0.55%, to close at 10609.08 points.
The Frankfurt DAX index dropped 284.44 points, or 1.15%, to 24417.80 points.
The Paris CAC 40 index decreased by 94.08 points, or 1.12%, to 8331.05 points. (Compiled by Chen Yanjun) 1150421