UBS raised its end-2027 PT for the STOXX Europe 600 to 760 from 680.

Iranian security sources warned that if the United States launches any attack, Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz and retaliate against enemy targets at no less than twice the scale of the strike. US President Trump said on the 8th at the NATO summit in Turkey that he was unhappy with Iran, that US forces "may hit Iran hard again tonight," and that Washington might reimpose a maritime blockade.

NATO Secretary-General Rutte said allies are taking historic measures to secure the alliance's fuel stocks.