As the U.S and Iran ceasefire is reaching it's deadline, many notable European stocks are decreasing in price and European markets are lowering their expectations. Notable companies on the London Stock Exchange are significantly down compared a year ago. Associated British Foods is down 18% in profits and 2% in revenue compared to a year ago. Of course this isn't from the conflict but it has certainly had a impact on ABF's operations. On top of the conflict affecting European companies, it has affected unemployment as well. The United Kingdom surprisingly reported unemployment at 4.9% in February, when it was forecasted to be ~5.2%.
This article shows how international conflict can effect countries not involved by disrupting global supply chains, and energy supply. The conflict has triggered some economic instability in Europe and their businesses are being heavily affected. Oil and natural gas prices have increased which has spiked operational costs. With the uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz, investors are scared of European companies not receiving the energy for operations and pulling out their investments.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-latest-oil-prices.html
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