Global MarketsJuly 16 at 11:30 AM

European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.25% at 6,281, Dax 40 -0.53% at 24,866, FTSE 100 +0.54% at 10,572, CAC 40 -0.05% at 8,378, FTSE MIB -0.07% at 52,374, IBEX 35 -0.19% at 19,238, PSI -0.52% at 9,037, SMI -0.22% at 14,276, AEX +0.41% at 1,102

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European markets closed mixed on July 16, 2026. Geopolitical tensions regarding the Bab El Mandeb strait weighed on sentiment, while positive corporate earnings and UK GDP data supported specific indices.

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European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.25% at 6,281, Dax 40 -0.53% at 24,866, FTSE 100 +0.54% at 10,572, CAC 40 -0.05% at 8,378, FTSE MIB -0.07% at 52,374, IBEX 35 -0.19% at 19,238, PSI -0.52% at 9,037, SMI -0.22% at 14,276, AEX +0.41% at 1,102

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