European Stocks Stall as Traders Wait on Iran Sanctions Decision

The FTSE 100 traded lower as Iran sanctions concerns and a selloff in technology stocks weighed on sentiment. Broader European equities traded sideways for the same reason, with investors holding back from making bigger moves until the sanctions picture becomes clearer. The combination of a geopolitical overhang and weakness in tech names left European markets without a clear direction. Traders appeared to be waiting for confirmation of the sanctions decision before committing to new positions, which kept trading ranges narrow across the region. What remains unresolved is the timing and scope of the Iran sanctions themselves, which will determine whether the current caution turns into a sharper selloff or fades once the uncertainty lifts.