European Stocks Close Mixed After Trump Halts Attack on Iran
Following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he had called off an attack on Iran at the request of Middle Eastern countries, a wait-and-see sentiment prevailed in the market, leading to a mixed close for Europe's three major stock indices on the 19th. London's FTSE 100 and Frankfurt's DAX rose by 0.07% and 0.38% respectively, while Paris's CAC 40 edged down by 0.07%.
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(Central News Agency, London, 19th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) After U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had suspended an attack on Iran at the request of Middle Eastern countries, a strong wait-and-see attitude permeated the market, leading to a mixed close for Europe's three major stock indices today. The London FTSE 100 index rose slightly by 6.8 points or 0.07%, closing at 10330.55 points. The Frankfurt DAX index increased by 92.73 points or 0.38%, closing at 24400.65 points. The Paris CAC 40 index fell slightly by 5.73 points or 0.07%, closing at 7981.76 points. (Translator: Kao Chao-fen / Editor: Hung Chi-yuan) 1150520