General · 7 April 2026

European stocks rise as Trump sets Iran deadline

European stocks rebounded on Tuesday despite early declines, as mixed signals on an Iran deal kept investors on edge. President Trump's 8pm ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz loomed over markets. In morning trade, the FTSE 100 rose 0.4% and Germany's DAX gained 0.8%, as markets returned after the Easter break.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 April 2026 at 10:26

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