European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.62% at 5,697, Dax 40 -0.79% at 23,114, FTSE 100 +0.69% at 10,436, CAC 40 -0.24% at 7,962, FTSE MIB -0.20% at 45,625, IBEX 35 -0.14% at 17,556, PSI +0.75% at 9,370, SMI +0.08% at 12,996, AEX -0.09% at 976

European markets closed mixed, with the Euro Stoxx 50 and major indices in Germany, France, and Spain experiencing declines, while the FTSE 100 in the UK posted a modest gain.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 2 Apr 2026, 15:50 UTCOn the live feed at 15:30 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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15:34

Iran's Fars News lists potential responses to US/Israel: 1. Destruction of the enemy's scientific and technological centers in the region (with a focus on Dubai), Counter-attack on scientific facilities in Israel and the UAE

15:32

US sells 4-wk bills at high-rate 3.620%, B/C 3.15x; sells 8-wk bills at high-rate 3.620%, B/C 3.26x

15:30

European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.62% at 5,697, Dax 40 -0.79% at 23,114, FTSE 100 +0.69% at 10,436, CAC 40 -0.24% at 7,962, FTSE MIB -0.20% at 45,625, IBEX 35 -0.14% at 17,556, PSI +0.75% at 9,370, SMI +0.08% at 12,996, AEX -0.09% at 976

15:29

Coinbase (COIN) receives conditional approval in the US for a trust charter

15:27

Group of 23 WTO members commit to imposing customs duties on electronic transmissions

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This divergence highlights underlying sectoral and regional sentiment, potentially signaling investor caution in core Eurozone equities amidst broader developments. Traders should consider any implications for cross-asset correlations, especially in light of upcoming economic data or central bank signals.

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