European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +2.17% at 6,062, Dax 40 +2.25% at 24,699, FTSE 100 +0.73% at 10,668, CAC 40 +1.97% at 8,425, FTSE MIB +1.75% at 48,869, IBEX 35 +2.18% at 18,485, PSI -0.51% at 9,185, SMI +1.70% at 13,397, AEX +0.69% at 1,024

The strong performance across major European indices indicates a robust risk appetite, likely driven by positive sentiment following recent economic developments or earnings reports.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 17 Apr 2026, 15:50 UTCOn the live feed at 15:30 UTC — 9 more headlines followed before this page went public

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15:32

Fed's Daly (2027 voter) says businesses cautiously optimistic; consumers nervous about economy, but spending; those are strong pillars

15:31

A maritime-security company, Neptune P2P group, is advising clients not to cross the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced the waterway was open, via WSJ

15:30

European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +2.17% at 6,062, Dax 40 +2.25% at 24,699, FTSE 100 +0.73% at 10,668, CAC 40 +1.97% at 8,425, FTSE MIB +1.75% at 48,869, IBEX 35 +2.18% at 18,485, PSI -0.51% at 9,185, SMI +1.70% at 13,397, AEX +0.69% at 1,024

15:23

A briefing to senior Israeli Military Commanders says yellow line model will be transferred from Gaza to Lebanon, via Al Hadath

15:16

US President Trump told NewsNation on Friday that Iran has agreed to stop enriching uranium, confirming a potential breakthrough in negotiations

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The divergence with the PSI, which closed down, suggests sectoral or regional disparities that could signal caution in specific areas, warranting close monitoring in subsequent sessions.

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