European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +5.02% at 5,916, Dax 40 +4.74% at 24,007, FTSE 100 +2.51% at 10,609, CAC 40 +4.49% at 8,264, FTSE MIB +3.70% at 47,092, IBEX 35 +3.64% at 18,079, PSI +0.89% at 9,450, SMI +2.54% at 13,142, AEX +3.22% at 1,003

The significant gains in European equity indices reflect a robust market rally, likely spurred by positive sentiment or macroeconomic developments either in Europe or globally.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 Apr 2026, 15:50 UTCOn the live feed at 15:30 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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US sells 17-wk bills at high-rate 3.600%, B/C 3.34x

15:32

Federal Reserve Board invites public comment on proposal that would allow U.S. banks and credit unions to use intermediaries to transfer funds through the FedNow Service

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European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +5.02% at 5,916, Dax 40 +4.74% at 24,007, FTSE 100 +2.51% at 10,609, CAC 40 +4.49% at 8,264, FTSE MIB +3.70% at 47,092, IBEX 35 +3.64% at 18,079, PSI +0.89% at 9,450, SMI +2.54% at 13,142, AEX +3.22% at 1,003

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A senior US official said the issue of continuing the fighting in Lebanon came up during a phone call between US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu last night during Trump's update on the ceasefire with Iran, via Axios

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Iran naval source says only two tankers were able to cross the Hormuz before Israel violated the agreement; have closed the Hormuz and only Iranian ships coming from Iran can pass through it, via Al Mayadeen

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This could indicate improved risk appetite among investors, potentially affecting sectors across the board, as well as curbing safe-haven demand in currencies like the Euro and GBP.

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