Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 13, 2026 in New York City.
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LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Wednesday as traders assess the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war and the prospect of renewed peace talks.
The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is seen opening 0.12% higher, with Germany's DAX slightly lower, France's CAC 40 down 0.13% and Italy's FTSE MIB marginally higher, according to data from IG.
It follows more positive sentiment in Asia-Pacific and U.S. markets overnight, with oil prices falling amid rising hopes of a diplomatic solution to the Middle East conflict.
A White House official told CNBC on Tuesday that a second round of negotiations between Washington and Tehran was under discussion. Nothing has been officially scheduled yet, the official said, who asked not to be named to discuss the administration's internal plans.
President Donald Trump later told the New York Post that fresh U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad "could be happening over next two days."
Earnings come from ASML, Hermes International and Antofagasta on Wednesday. On the data front, EU industrial production figures are due later in the day.
— CNBC's Kevin Breuninger contributed to this market report.
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