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Europe stocks rebound strongly as Trump says Iran war will end in weeks

Shares listed in Europe kicked off the new trading month with a strong bounce.

Europe stocks rebound strongly as Trump says Iran war will end in weeks

TL;DR

  • European stocks, including the FTSE 100, DAX, and CAC 40, saw a strong rebound in early April trading.
  • The rebound occurred after President Trump indicated a potential withdrawal from Iran and an end to the war within weeks.
  • Global benchmark crude oil prices, Brent and WTI, decreased following Trump's comments.
  • Vestas, a wind energy developer, announced new orders in the U.S. and the U.K., with analysts maintaining a positive outlook.
  • Rightmove shares fell amid a £1.5bn class-action lawsuit from estate agents over alleged market abuse.
  • Nike's shares declined after the company warned of falling sales for the remainder of the year, particularly impacted by a slowdown in China.