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The German DAX30 index closed down 285.94 points, or 1.16%, at 24413.00 points on April 20 (Monday);The British FTSE 100 index closed down 64 points on April 20 (Monday) .88 points, a decrease of 0.61%, to 10602.75 points;The FCHI index closed down 94.08 points, or 1.12%, to 8331.05 points on April 20 (Monday);Europe The Stoxx 50 Index closed down 79.21 points, or 1.31%, at 5978.50 points on April 20 (Monday);The Spanish IBEX35 Index closed down 240 points on April 20 (Monday) .72 points, a decrease of 1.30%, to 18243.78 points;Italy’s FTSE MIB Index closed down 666.93 points, or 1.36%, to 48202.50 points on April 20 (Monday).

U.S. State Department Spokesperson: The United States will host the second round of ambassadorial-level talks between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday at the State Department in Washington.

Iranian President Perzehizyan: Iran's deep and historic distrust of the actions of the U.S. government remains, and negative and contradictory signals from U.S. officials send an unpleasant message: They are seeking to force Iran to submit. Iranians will not bow to force.

Bank of Canada's first-quarter business outlook and consumer expectations survey: Businesses expect U.S. tariffs to rise following negotiations to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

The Bank of Canada's first quarter business outlook and consumer expectations survey: About 85% of households expect the Iran war to cause economic damage and push up prices.

The Bank of Canada's first-quarter business outlook and consumer expectations survey: Respondents' expectations for the inflation rate in the next five years have dropped to 3.02% from 3.09% in the fourth quarter of last year.

Bank of Canada's first-quarter business outlook and consumer expectations survey: 55.7% of Canadian respondents expect a recession in the next 12 months, down from 58.3% in the fourth quarter of last year.

The Bank of Canada's first quarter business outlook and consumer expectations survey: 11% of companies expect inflation to be higher than 3% in the next two years, down from 16% in the fourth quarter of last year. 26% of companies reported an actual decline in sales in the past 12 months, down from 33% in the fourth quarter of last year. Nine per cent of businesses expect Canada to fall into recession within the next year, down from 22 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year.

According to CNN White House reporter: US Vice President Vance’s motorcade has just arrived at the White House.

According to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency on the 20th, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi had a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov to exchange views on the recent regional and international situations.

The Nasdaq fell 1%, the S&P 500 fell nearly 0.6%, and the Dow fell 0.27%.

French President Macron: France was deliberately targeted in the CMA CGM incident.

French President Macron: He believes that the positions of the United States and Iran on the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are both wrong.

French President Macron: French ships were not intentionally attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. stocks Tyson Foods quickly turned lower. U.S. media said the U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into the beef company.

The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into the beef company.

Federal Reserve ethics officials said Warsh's disclosures complied with relevant regulations.

Warsh, the nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve, files revised financial disclosure forms.

European bonds fell after Trump's comments on Iran.

According to Kyodo News: Japan has lifted all tsunami warnings.