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The European markets enter a pivotal week after the ECB delivered its first interest rate hike since 2023, reshaping expectations across currencies, bonds, and equities. EUR/USD remains supported near 1.1568 as traders assess the central bank’s inflation outlook and the possibility of further tightening. Meanwhile, the FTSE 100 has surged to 10,465.40, driven by improving risk sentiment following optimism surrounding an Iran peace agreement. Silver has retreated sharply as safe-haven demand fades, while Rolls-Royce gains momentum ahead of key developments at Eurosatory 2026. This comprehensive European market analysis covers EUR/USD, GBP/USD, FTSE 100, silver, corn, Bund yields, Ethereum, Dogecoin, major macro catalysts, and technical trade setups for the week of June 16–20, 2026.

Europe’s markets opened sharply higher on 12 June 2026 as investors welcomed a major geopolitical breakthrough after President Trump announced the suspension of planned strikes on Iran and highlighted progress in peace negotiations. The risk-on mood was further supported by the completion of two key macro events—the ECB’s 25-basis-point rate hike to 2.25% and softer-than-feared U.S. core CPI data. European equities surged, led by travel, banking, and cyclical sectors, while energy stocks lagged as oil prices retreated on easing geopolitical tensions. The euro weakened despite the ECB’s hawkish stance, while cryptocurrencies rebounded alongside broader risk assets. Market focus now shifts to next week’s critical central bank meetings, including the Federal Reserve’s June decision and the Bank of England rate announcement, which could determine whether the current relief rally has further room to run.