德国DAX30指数4月20日（周一）开盘下跌341.94点，跌幅1.38%，报24357.00点； 英国富时100指数4月20日（周一）开盘下跌53.33点，跌幅0.50%，报10614.30点； 法国CAC40指数4月20日（周一）开盘下跌101.93点，跌幅1.21%，报8323.20点； 欧洲斯托克50指数4月20日（周一）开盘下跌86.16点，跌幅1.42%，报5971.55点； 西班牙IBEX35指数4月20日（周一）开盘下跌219.69点，跌幅1.19%，报18264.81点； 意大利富时MIB指数4月20日（周一）开盘下跌754.93点，跌幅1.54%，报48114.50点。

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s approval ratings remain high by historical standards despite a slight decline as voters assess her response to the Iran war. Weekend polls showed support ranging from 53% to 70%, including ANN at 62%, FNN at 70%, Mainichi at 53%, Asahi at 64%, and Yomiuri at 66%. Mainichi and Yomiuri both reported 5-point drops, with sharper declines among those aged 60 and above. Six months into office, the Iran conflict and strained China relations are weighing on her economic agenda focused on investment and inflation relief.

Tencent Holdings acquired a 3.2% stake in Kaspi.kz, marking its first investment in Kazakhstan’s fintech sector. The stake, worth about $518 million, was purchased alongside Kaspi.kz management and long-term investors via six million ADRs from Baring Fintech Venture Funds, according to the company. The deal represents Tencent’s first investment in Kazakhstan and second in Central Asia.