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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher in the last session, rising 0.58% to 50,579.70 points. This uplift was largely attributed to easing bond market pressure, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling, and optimism surrounding potential progress in US-Iran peace talks. Strong earnings reports also bolstered the market, with Ross Stores climbing 7.7% and Zoom Communications gaining 15.5% after exceeding profit expectations, whilst the swearing-in of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman and discussions around potential rate hikes also influenced sentiment.

The FTSE 250 index closed higher in the last session, rising 0.95% to 23,165.34 points from its previous close of 22,947.90 points. This positive movement was primarily driven by easing UK inflation data, which reduced expectations of aggressive interest rate hikes, alongside progress in US-Iran diplomatic talks that lowered oil prices. Broader global market momentum, particularly in technology and AI stocks, also contributed to the mid-cap index's gains.

The CAC Next 20 index closed higher in the last session, rising 0.71% to 12,332.24 points. This positive performance was underpinned by hopes for a diplomatic resolution to US-Iran tensions, which also saw Brent crude gain 2.8% to $105.48 a barrel. Broader positive sentiment across European markets, including a rally in technology stocks and encouraging German economic data showing a 0.3% quarter-on-quarter expansion, further supported the index's ascent.

The FTSE Mid Cap index closed up 1.14% in the last session, reaching 61,435.45 points, driven by easing UK inflation data which reduced expectations of aggressive interest rate hikes. This positive movement was further supported by broader global market momentum and optimism surrounding Artificial Intelligence, alongside an easing of oil prices due to diplomatic progress between the US and Iran. Despite the positive close, the market also contended with weak UK retail sales, which fell by 1.3% in April, indicating waning consumer spending.

The IBEX 35 index closed higher in the last session, rising 0.28% to 18,026.20 points, driven by optimism surrounding potential US-Iran peace negotiations, despite conflicting signals and rising oil prices. This positive movement was further supported by the International Monetary Fund's ratification of Spain's projected 2.1% GDP growth for 2026, leading economic growth in the euro area. However, the market also factored in the European Central Bank's anticipated response to rising eurozone inflation, with a potential rate hike expected at its June policy meeting.