European markets to start the week lower after Trump threatens Iran
European markets are anticipated to open lower as tensions rise following U.S. President Trump's warning to Iran. The FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40, and FTSE MIB are all projected to decline in early trading. Investors are reacting to the escalating situation in the U.S.-Iran conflict, which has raised concerns in the market.
- ▪European stocks are expected to start the week in negative territory.
- ▪The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is seen opening 0.2% lower.
- ▪Trump warned Iran to agree to peace terms quickly or face dire consequences.
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LONDON — European stocks are expected to start the new trading week in negative territory as investors react to the latest developments in the U.S.-Iran war.The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is seen opening 0.2% lower, Germany's DAX 1% lower, France's CAC 40 down 0.95% and Italy's FTSE MIB 0.8% lower, according to data from IG.European bourses look set to follow their Asia-Pacific counterparts lower on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to "get moving, FAST" to agree the terms of a peace deal.In a post on Truth Social, Trump on Sunday said "the clock is ticking" for Iran and warned there "won't be anything left" if action was not taken soon, adding that "time is of the essence."
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