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US-Iran new peace talks prospects unclear, European stocks fall

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Published Apr 22, 2026 1:34 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:25 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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European stock market indices closed lower today due to rising market uncertainty over the unclear prospects of new peace talks between the US and Iran, coupled with the countdown to the end of a two-week ceasefire.
Major indices in London, Frankfurt, and Paris all declined.

European stock market indices closed lower today due to rising market uncertainty over the unclear prospects of new peace talks between the US and Iran, coupled with the countdown to the end of a two-week ceasefire. Major indices in London, Frankfurt, and Paris all declined.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 22, 2026

(Central News Agency, London 21st, Comprehensive Foreign Report) European stock market major indices closed lower today as uncertainty grew over the prospects of new peace talks between the United States and Iran, compounded by the approaching end of a two-week ceasefire.

The London FTSE 100 index fell by 110.99 points or 1.05%, closing at 10498.09 points.

The Frankfurt DAX index dropped by 146.93 points or 0.60%, closing at 24270.87 points.

The Paris CAC 40 index slid by 95.33 points or 1.14%, closing at 8235.72 points. (Compiler: Liu Wen-Yu) 1150422

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