[MARKET UPDATE] Equities jump, EUR bid, energy hit on reports that Ukrainian President Zelensky's top aide sees them nearing a deal with Russian President Putin

The equities rally and EUR strengthening suggest a market optimistic about de-escalation in Ukraine, as reports indicate potential progress in talks between Ukrainian and Russian leaders.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 10 Apr 2026, 09:40 UTCOn the live feed at 09:20 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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09:48

Antwerp Port says it hopes to be "fully operational" again within 24 hours, AFP reports

09:47

European airports face jet fuel shortages if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened within three weeks, FT reports

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[MARKET UPDATE] Equities jump, EUR bid, energy hit on reports that Ukrainian President Zelensky's top aide sees them nearing a deal with Russian President Putin

09:18

[MARKET ANALYSIS] DXY cautiously firms into CPI, EUR and HUF look to Hungarian election

09:16

[CALENDAR ADDITION] Tasnim reports that SecGen of Hezbollah in Lebanon, Sheikh Naim Qassem, will issue a statement today at 13:00BST/08:00EDT about the latest developments in Lebanon and the region

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The sell-off in energy may stem from reduced fears of supply disruptions, but be cautious of this volatility, which could reverse if sentiment shifts or new tensions arise.

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EQUITIES/8 Sept · 05:24 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Equity indices, after we published−0.3%

Modest downside seen across equity futures as energy prices tick higher.

ENERGY/8 Sept · 05:23 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Brent Nov'26, after we published+1.0%

ENERGY/3 Sept · 08:03 UTC

Russian President Putin says that Russia and Ukraine should agree first; he notes that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement.

with Brent Nov, after we published−1.3%

EQUITIES/3 Sept · 04:54 UTC

North Korea stripped references to "peaceful unification" with South Korea from the charter of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to Yonhap.

Equity indices, after we published−3.3%

EQUITIES/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

ES, after we published−0.2%

ENERGY/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

- Brent (V6), after we published+1.2%

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