# The pan-European index rose 0.8% to 618.85 points by 0857 GMT, its highest since March 3.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- European shares hit their highest intraday level since March 3 amid peace negotiation hopes.
- U.S. and Iran negotiators may soon reconvene in Islamabad after previous talks failed.
- Oil prices dropped below $100 a barrel as peace prospects improved market sentiment.
- The STOXX 600 index's 4% year-to-date gain now exceeds the S&P 500's 0.5% rise.

**Companies:** LVMH
**Countries:** U.S., Iran, Pakistan

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