FLIY - European markets fall as Middle East tensions soar
2024-04-19 04:16:27 ET
London ( UKX ) -0.66%
Germany ( DAX:IND ) -1.11%
France ( CAC:IND ) -0.90%
The pan-European Stoxx 600 ( STOXX ) eased 0.8% on Friday, with industrials and construction stocks down, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and repricing of U.S. interest rate expectations. Israel launched missiles on Friday in a retaliatory strike against Iran, according to media reports. However, up over 4% immediately following the reports, WTI crude oil ( CL1:COM ) has come off its highs, trading at $83.19 a barrel. ...
European markets fall as Middle East tensions soar