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European Stocks Fall on Middle East Tensions

European stocks declined on Thursday amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Investors are cautious, fearing conflict escalation, leading to capital outflow from risky assets.


European Stocks Fall on Middle East Tensions

European stocks fell on Thursday as rising tensions in the Middle East led to a risk-off sentiment. Investors grew more cautious, fearing further escalation of the conflict in the region. This negatively impacted major European stock indices. Analysts note that uncertainty over the further development of events is forcing players to close positions. In these conditions, there is an outflow of capital from riskier assets.