European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -1.01% at 5,912, Dax 40 -1.44% at 24,307, FTSE 100 -0.43% at 10,233, CAC 40 -1.09% at 8,113, FTSE MIB +0.00% at 49,290, IBEX 35 -0.95% at 17,889, PSI -0.73% at 9,067, SMI -0.26% at 13,101, AEX -0.19% at 1,018

European equity indices closed lower across the board, indicating a risk-off sentiment in the market today.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 May 2026, 15:50 UTCOn the live feed at 15:30 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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15:38

Informant, cited by Tasnim, says Iran will never lose the Strait of Hormuz; Emirates will be punished more than this

15:37

Member of the National Security Commission of Iran says from now on, the actions of the US for the maritime blockade will be met with Iran's military response, Fars reports

15:30

European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -1.01% at 5,912, Dax 40 -1.44% at 24,307, FTSE 100 -0.43% at 10,233, CAC 40 -1.09% at 8,113, FTSE MIB +0.00% at 49,290, IBEX 35 -0.95% at 17,889, PSI -0.73% at 9,067, SMI -0.26% at 13,101, AEX -0.19% at 1,018

15:22

Iran MP of National Security Commission says Iran has a business with the UAE and will not let it go

15:18

The plan for the legal regime of the Strait of Hormuz is being prepared, Tasnim reports

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The DAX and Euro Stoxx 50, in particular, showed significant declines, suggesting heightened concerns among investors, potentially reflecting macroeconomic worries or geopolitical tensions. Watch for follow-through in US sessions, as this could influence sentiment globally and impact related asset classes.

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