European Stock Markets Close Mixed

European stock markets closed mixed on Friday as investors assessed the fragility of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, alongside the potential success of peace negotiations in Ukraine.اضافة اعلان

The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed up 0.37%, with most regional sectors and all major exchanges posting gains, according to CNBC.

Germany's DAX closed with a slight decline of 0.01%, reaching 23,803.95 points, while the British FTSE fell 0.03%. Conversely, the French CAC rose by 0.17%.

European defense stocks fell sharply after Ukraine's chief negotiator with Russia indicated the possibility of reaching a resolution to the conflict.