European markets to open in mixed territory, Germany kicks off Uniper privatization

US President Donald Trump speaks during a healthcare affordability event in the South Court Auditorium of The White House in Washington, DC, on May 18, 2026. Kent Nishimura | AFP | LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Tuesday as traders assess the geopolitical landscape and developments in the Middle East. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is seen opening 0.13% higher, with Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 flat and Italy's FTSE MIB 0.14% lower, according to data from IG. European bourses will be following their Asia-Pacific counterparts into mixed territory on Tuesday, with oil prices in focus after U.S. President Donald Trump said he was postponing a scheduled attack on Iran. Trump said in a Truth Social post on Monday that he'd told U.S. military leaders to call off a "scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow" after requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. "A Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond. This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN!," Trump added. …