European Shares Poised For Gap-down Opening As Iran War De-escalation Hopes Fade

President Trump's prime-time address failed to provide a clear timeline for ending the Middle East conflict, increasing geopolitical uncertainty. Expect a risk-off reaction that could push European equities lower at the open and lift near-term volatility, particularly across energy and defense-related names.

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President Trump's prime-time address failed to provide a clear timeline for ending the Middle East conflict, increasing geopolitical uncertainty. Expect a risk-off reaction that could push European equities lower at the open and lift near-term volatility, particularly across energy and defense-related names.