European shares barely move as central bank week and stalled US Iran talks loom

Published on 27 April 2026

Oil climbs even as US Iran talks stall

European markets stayed largely flat as investors geared up for pivotal central bank meetings. Oil prices edged higher, mirroring frustration over stalled US-Iran diplomacy. Losses in technology and consumer staples weighed on the pan-European index, while Germany’s DAX and Spain’s IBEX 35 managed small gains ahead of rate decisions.

European stocks see minimal movement ahead of central bank meetings
Oil rises amid stalled US-Iran diplomatic progress
Technology and consumer staples pull the broader index down
DAX and IBEX 35 hold onto slight gains

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European shares barely move as central bank week and stalled US Iran talks loom

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