Stocks rose on a report that US president Donald Trump was weighing an end to the war with Iran, although he excoriated allies’ lack of support and the Straits of Hormuz remained closed to most shipping. DublinTraders in Dublin reported “some relief” in the markets on Tuesday as Irish shares rose in line with Europe. Airline Ryanair Holdings was flat at €23.87 despite seesawing oil prices. Consumer prices rose by 2.5 per cent in March, sharply up from 1.9 per cent in February, the EU’s statistics agency said, albeit below FXStreet’s consensus which forecast 2.7 per cent. New YorkWall Street looked at a possible end to March with gains in stocks and bonds on a news report that US President Donald Trump would be willing to end the war in Iran even with the Strait of Hormuz largely closed.

Source: The Irish Times March 31, 2026 21:47 UTC