European stock futures slide amid US-Iran tensions

European stock futures fell more than 1% on Monday as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated. Investors are cautious as a fragile ceasefire expires Tuesday.

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European equity markets are poised for a lower opening on Monday as hopes for a peaceful resolution to Middle East tensions fade. Futures tracking the STOXX 600 index dropped nearly 1.5% by early morning, reflecting growing investor anxiety. Regional performance is expected to be similarly subdued, with the GLOBAL X DAX GERMANY ETF signaling a 1.5% decline in Germany and the X CAC 40 1D pointing to a 1.3% fall in France.

A display showing the DAX stock index performance at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany, captured on April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Staff

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