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Apr 3, 2026

Europe Markets Weekly — 2026-04-03

European markets endured a turbulent week, whipsawed between relief rallies on Middle East de-escalation hopes and sharp reversals as President Trump's shifting rhetoric on the Iran conflict kept investors on edge. The STOXX 600 closed out March with its worst monthly performance since mid-2022 — a decline of nearly 8% — before staging a strong multi-day bounce in early April that was ultimately pared on Thursday and Friday. Surging energy-driven inflation, the EU's emergency response to the energy price shock, and fresh uncertainty over the conflict's duration leave the outlook deeply uncertain heading into next week.

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Mar 27, 2026

Europe Markets Weekly — 2026-03-27

European equities endured another turbulent week, whipsawing between ceasefire optimism and renewed conflict anxiety as the Middle East war continued to dominate investor sentiment. The STOXX 600 swung sharply — gaining more than 1% on Wednesday before surrendering all of those gains and more on Thursday — leaving the index on course for a fourth consecutive weekly loss. Surging energy prices, hawkish ECB signals, and a deteriorating German business climate all added to the headwinds facing the continent's markets.

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Mar 22, 2026

Europe Markets Weekly — 2026-03-22

European equities logged a third consecutive weekly loss, their longest losing streak in nearly a year, as the escalating Middle East conflict drove oil and gas prices sharply higher and reignited fears of stagflation. The ECB and Bank of England both held rates steady on Thursday, but central bank communications took on a hawkish tone, with the ECB now projecting 2.6% eurozone inflation for 2026 — and warning of a potential 6.3% peak under a severe scenario. Markets face a difficult near-term outlook as energy supply risks mount and investor confidence remains fragile.

4 min read/15 sources

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