Market Report - Europe

Europe open: Stoxx edges ahead despite Iran-US talks cancellation

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Friday 19 Jun 2026

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher at the open on Friday despite the suspension of Iran-US peace talks after more exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia.
The pan-regional Stoxx 600 index was up 0.17% to 638 at 0858 BST with most major bourses higher.

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