General · 2 April 2026

European Stocks Post Strongest Day in Months

Investors across the continent bought heavily on hopes that the Iran conflict could wind down within weeks. The STOXX 600 gained 2.4% on Wednesday, with Germany's DAX up 2.6% and France's CAC 40 rising 2.4%. US markets followed suit, posting their biggest single-day advance since May.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 April 2026 at 12:09

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