FTSE 100 slipped 0.02% to near‑flat levels, while Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 rose about 0.2% each.
GBP/USD gained 0.2% to 1.3455 as optimism grew over potential US‑Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan.
Unite Group shares rose after Q1 lettings met guidance; 74% of 2026/27 beds reserved and direct‑let reservations hit 20%.
Repsol fell >5% on weaker Q1 update; production flat at 539 kboed, while consolidated output dropped 18% to 303 kboed.