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18 May 2026, 05:04 UTC · 3d ago
European markets to start the week lower after Trump threatens Iran
Source · https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-iran-latest-uk-news.html
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CNBC
18 May 2026, 05:04 UTC · 3d ago
Source · https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-iran-latest-uk-news.html
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U.S. President Trump warned Iran to quickly agree to a peace deal, stating 'the clock is ticking' and threatening that 'there won't be anything left' if action is not taken. — Escalating geopolitical threats of severe conflict or potential regime change drive significant risk-off sentiment and directly disrupt energy supply expectations.
-0.80Oil prices surged overnight, with Brent crude rising 1.90% to $111.34 and WTI advancing 2.17% to $107.71 per barrel. — A sharp jump in oil prices to elevated levels directly boosts energy sector equities while increasing inflation fears and cost pressures for the broader market.
+0.70Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran appear to be deadlocked. — Diplomatic deadlock removes the near-term prospect of a de-escalation or a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal, which would have unlocked sanctioned oil supply and eased geopolitical risk.
-0.60European stock indexes are expected to open sharply lower, with Germany's DAX down 1%, France's CAC 40 down 0.95%, and Italy's FTSE MIB down 0.8%. — Broad negative equity market pricing reflects immediate risk aversion and higher input cost anxiety driven by the geopolitical escalation and surging oil prices.
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