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European Shares Decline as Markets Turn Wary Ahead of Trump's Iran Deadline

Investors sold risk assets as oil climbed above $110 a barrel and traders awaited Trump’s 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran.

  • On Tuesday, European stock markets declined as investors reacted to President Donald Trump's looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face potential attacks.
  • Since February 28, Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, with the ongoing Middle East conflict driving up energy costs and disrupting supply chains globally.
  • Crude oil prices edged past $110 per barrel, while the travel and leisure sector shed 1.9 per cent as investors navigated ongoing market volatility.
  • Markets gained momentum late in the session after the White House confirmed receipt of a Pakistani proposal to extend the president's deadline, offering potential diplomatic reprieve.
  • Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare described the market as in a "purgatory" state, noting investors remain skeptical of threats, as Trump has watered down past deadlines.
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Global stocks mostly fall ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran

Global stock markets mostly retreated Tuesday as investors braced for US President Donald Trump's looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks.

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Irish Times broke the news in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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