European markets gain as Iran proposes reopening Strait of Hormuz

1 articles · Updated · CNBC · Apr 27

The Stoxx 600 rose over 0.5% by midday in London, with banks up 1.2% and Brent crude climbing 0.9% to $106.37 per barrel.
Iran reportedly offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and postpone nuclear talks, while Nordex led gains among wind turbine makers after strong earnings.
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