European equity indices opened modestly higher, with Stoxx 600 +0.3%, DAX +0.4%, CAC40 +0.2%, FTSE 100 flat.
President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire at Pakistan’s request, leaving Iran and Israel’s positions unclear.
UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest three‑year fuel‑cost increase, raising concerns of energy‑inflation pressure.
Brent crude slipped to about $98.03 per barrel, while natural‑gas prices stayed above pre‑conflict levels, keeping energy markets volatile.