European stocks set to soar after U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal
European stocks are expected to open sharply higher on Wednesday following news of the U.S. and Iran's ceasefire deal.
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- European stocks are expected to open sharply higher on Wednesday following news of the U.S.
- and Iran's ceasefire deal..
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European stocks are expected to open sharply higher on Wednesday following news of the U.S. and Iran's ceasefire deal.
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