European Stocks Notch Fourth Weekly Gain on Hormuz Deal Optimism

European stocks advanced for a fourth straight week as investors grew more optimistic that the Middle East conflict may be nearing an end after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz had reopened. The reopening reduces near-term geopolitical risk to energy and shipping flows, supporting risk appetite across European equities. This is market-wide news given the potential implications for oil, trade routes, and broader sentiment.

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European stocks advanced for a fourth straight week as investors grew more optimistic that the Middle East conflict may be nearing an end after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz had reopened. The reopening reduces near-term geopolitical risk to energy and shipping flows, supporting risk appetite across European equities. This is market-wide news given the potential implications for oil, trade routes, and broader sentiment.