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Europe close: Markets cling to gains on hope for Iran peace

By Josh White

Date: Tuesday 19 May 2026

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed slightly higher on Tuesday as investors looked past concerns about rising inflation and energy supply shortages linked to the Iran war, instead focusing on the latest peace efforts between Washington and Tehran.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.27% to 611.81.

Germany's DAX gained...

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