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Middle East Situation Re-enters Stalemate, European Stocks Close with Mixed Trends

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Published May 12, 2026 2:45 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:26 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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European stock markets closed with mixed trends today after Iran's conditions for ending the Middle East conflict were rejected by US President Donald Trump.
London's FTSE 100 rose, Frankfurt's DAX also saw a slight increase, but Paris's CAC 40 declined.

European stock markets closed with mixed trends today after Iran's conditions for ending the Middle East conflict were rejected by US President Donald Trump. London's FTSE 100 rose, Frankfurt's DAX also saw a slight increase, but Paris's CAC 40 declined.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 12, 2026

(Central News Agency, London, 11th, comprehensive foreign report) Major European stock indices closed with mixed results today after Iran's conditions for ending the war in the Middle East were rejected by US President Donald Trump.

The London FTSE 100 index rose slightly by 36.36 points or 0.36%, closing at 10269.43 points.

The Frankfurt DAX index edged up by 11.65 points or 0.05%, closing at 24350.28 points.

The Paris CAC 40 index fell by 56.19 points or 0.69%, closing at 8056.38 points. (Compiled by: Chen Yen-Chun) 1150512

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