European Midday Briefing: Shares Rise as Trump's Iran Deal Deadline Looms
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European shares rose ahead of Trump's deadline to agree a deal with Iran, with the Stoxx 600 and FTSE 100 up in early trading. Oil prices also rose, while the dollar regained some strength and Treasury yields pushed higher, as investors remained cautious about the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
European shares were higher after the Easter break, with the Stoxx 600 and FTSE 100 up in early trading. Oil prices rose further, while the dollar regained some strength and Treasury yields pushed higher. The European Central Bank may raise its key interest rate later this month, according to the head of Belgium's central bank. The conflict in the Middle East continues to dominate market dynamics, with a further escalation likely to push up oil prices and increase expectations of rate hikes by central banks. The euro was likely to fall if the European Central Bank doesn't raise interest rates on April 30. Oil prices are holding their gains due to the risk of damage to infrastructure and potential supply disruptions.
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