Market Report - Europe

Europe open: Shares up as traders eye Iran war latest

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Thursday 16 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Thursday as traders assessed the latest moves to end the war on Iran and Lebanon.
The pan-regional Stoxx 600 index was up 0.24% to 618.68 at 0832 BST with all major bourses higher.

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