European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.10% at 6,225, Dax 40 +0.12% at 24,862, FTSE 100 -0.71% at 10,525, CAC 40 +0.02% at 8,340, FTSE MIB -0.04% at 51,863, IBEX 35 -0.05% at 19,207, PSI +0.09% at 9,071, SMI -0.71% at 14,241, AEX -0.13% at 1,091

European equity markets closed mixed with the Euro Stoxx 50 showing slight losses while the DAX gained marginally.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 20 Jul 2026, 15:50 UTCOn the live feed at 15:30 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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15:32

Iran's Interior Minister arrives in Islamabad, Pakistan

15:32

US sells 3-mnth bills at high-rate 3.730%, B/C 3.00x; sells 6-mnth bills at high-rate 3.835%, B/C 2.94x

15:30

European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.10% at 6,225, Dax 40 +0.12% at 24,862, FTSE 100 -0.71% at 10,525, CAC 40 +0.02% at 8,340, FTSE MIB -0.04% at 51,863, IBEX 35 -0.05% at 19,207, PSI +0.09% at 9,071, SMI -0.71% at 14,241, AEX -0.13% at 1,091

15:25

French Foreign Minister Barot says two embassy officials were seriously intimidated by Iranian security services on Sunday

15:09

Plane carrying Iran FM Araghchi reportedly en route to Pakistan, reports ILNA

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The divergence reflects differing sector performances and investor sentiment, which may signal underlying caution ahead of upcoming economic data releases. Traders should monitor these trends for potential spillover effects into US markets, particularly in risk sentiment and sector rotation dynamics.

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