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European Stocks Rise Ahead of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Expiration

4/21/2026

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European stocks rose on April 20, 2026 as investors priced in the impending expiration of the United States–Iran two-week ceasefire.
The Stoxx 600 rose 0.1%.
The ceasefire is set to end at 12:00 a.m. GMT on Tuesday, leaving global markets vigilant.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that if no deal is reached, many bombs would start going off, contributing to market uncertainty.

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European stocks rose on April 20, 2026 as investors priced in the impending expiration of the United States–Iran two-week ceasefire.
The Stoxx 600 rose 0.1%.
The ceasefire is set to end at 12:00 a.m. GMT on Tuesday, leaving global markets vigilant.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that if no deal is reached, many bombs would start going off, contributing to market uncertainty.