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European stocks may tumble at open on Friday after Israeli missiles targeted a site in Isfahan province in Iran, raising fears of a widening conflict across the Middle East.

European stocks closed on a mixed note on Friday with investors mostly making cautious moves amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and continued uncertainty about Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory.

European stocks look set to open higher on Friday, though overall gains may remain limited somewhat due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, uncertainty around Fed easing and growing U.

Government officials say the car's name is too "Italian sounding" not to be built in Italy.

It's not expecting to deal with any of the production slowdowns that have plagued its American rival

European stocks may open on a positive note Monday after U.S. markets posted strong gains on Friday amid optimism that the economy remains healthy. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may also help underpin investor sentiment after Israel's military said that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza amid talks for a potential ceasefire.

European stocks may open flat to slightly higher on Thursday amid bets that policymakers at the Fed, ECB and BOE will cut rates at their June meetings. Fed officials will likely reduce their benchmark interest rate later this year, Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday but nevertheless emphasized the need for more evidence that inflation is easing.

Global equity markets have ended the Financial Year 2023-24 on a higher note. Major global equity benchmarks surged significantly and rose up to 44% this year.

Major European markets closed higher on Tuesday with investors picking up stocks amid hopes several central banks will likely lower interest rates sooner than later.

European stocks are likely to open on a mixed note Monday ahead of a shortened trading week, given the upcoming Good Friday holiday. Inflation and interest-rate worries may remain on investors' radar ahead of a slew of U.