European stocks rise, oil falls, markets cheered by Trump talk of Iran negotiation

By Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON, March 25 (Reuters) - European stock indexes rose and oil prices were down on the day on Wednesday, after markets got a boost from reports that the U.S. is seeking a month-long ceasefire with Iran, ‌even though Iran rejected the idea of negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that the U.S. was making ‌progress in negotiating an end to the war, raising hopes that oil could start being exported from the Persian Gulf again. Traders were cheered by rep ...