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Europe midday: Shares, oil up amid Trump claims of Ukraine war 'ceasefire'

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Monday 12 Oct 2026

(Sharecast News) - European shares were higher on Monday despite confusion around a "ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine declared by US President Donald Trump.


The pan-regional Stoxx 600 index was up 0.53% with all major bourses higher. Trump's unexpected announcement on the weekend was part of his "deal"...

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