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Europe close: Stocks rise on renewed hopes for Iran de-escalation

By Josh White

Date: Wednesday 01 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets rallied sharply on Wednesday as easing geopolitical expectations boosted risk appetite, while oil prices retreated despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, noted that "markets remained in a resolutely positive mood on Wednesday as they continue...

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