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European Stock Futures Edge Lower Ahead of U.S.-Iran Talks and Key Economic Data
European stock futures pointed lower on Friday as investor sentiment soured over uncertainty in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. President Trump declined to set a timeline for ending the conflict, while U.S. forces searched an Iranian oil tanker overnight. Oil prices rose slightly amid the developments.
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-Iran talks. A bear statue stood outside the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on April 7, 2025, in Frankfurt, Germany, symbolizing market sentiment amid ongoing global tensions. President Donald Trump told reporters 'don't rush me' when questioned about a long-term deal with Iran.
He also stated he would not put a 'timetable' on when the war would end. These comments came as uncertainty weighed on markets. U.S. forces boarded and searched a tanker believed to be carrying Iranian oil through the Indian Ocean overnight.
This action followed reports of escalating tensions in the region. 44 a barrel on Friday morning. U.S. 88 a barrel that morning.
In Europe, investors were set to monitor corporate earnings from firms including Eni, Orange, Volvo and Renault. U.K. retail sales, French consumer confidence figures, and a German Ifo Business Climate update.
