European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -1.07% at 5,632, Dax 40 -0.99% at 22,938, FTSE 100 -0.84% at 10,349, CAC 40 -0.67% at 7,909, FTSE MIB -0.47% at 45,412, IBEX 35 -0.64% at 17,444, PSI -0.03% at 9,367, SMI -1.27% at 12,817, AEX -0.41% at 972

The decline across major European indices indicates increased risk aversion among investors, likely influenced by economic uncertainties or geopolitical tensions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 7 Apr 2026, 15:50 UTCOn the live feed at 15:30 UTC — 10 more headlines followed before this page went public

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15:32

US sells 6-wk bills at high-rate 3.615%, B/C 3.57x

15:31

UN Security Council begins meeting on Strait of Hormuz; Tasnim reports that the final text has removed the phrase "all necessary means" due to opposition from Moscow and Beijing, and emphasizes defense coordination for escorting commercial ships

15:30

European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -1.07% at 5,632, Dax 40 -0.99% at 22,938, FTSE 100 -0.84% at 10,349, CAC 40 -0.67% at 7,909, FTSE MIB -0.47% at 45,412, IBEX 35 -0.64% at 17,444, PSI -0.03% at 9,367, SMI -1.27% at 12,817, AEX -0.41% at 972

15:24

Fox's Baier said President Trump called him this morning and said “8 p.m. is happening” as of now said "if negotiations move forward today and there is something concrete, that could change, but he said it is moving forward with the plans that we have”

15:23

Kharg Island is completely safe; no damage was done to critical infrastructure, via Mehr News; notes no disruptions in functioning of oil and support facilities

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As markets shift focus to the US session, this could signal caution in equities, positioning traders to reassess their strategies, especially in terms of sector exposure and potential defensive plays.

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