Market Report - Europe
Europe open: Stoxx up on peace hopes; Defence stocks slide
By Frank Prenesti
Date: Tuesday 19 Aug 2025
(Sharecast News) - European shares opened higher on Tuesday as traders reacted cautiously to hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal after talks in Washington between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The pan-regional Stoxx 600 rose 0.14% to 554 at 0806 BST with all major bourses following suit.
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