Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, oil prices, Middle East latest
Investors trade on the New York Stock Exchange on March 2, 2026.
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LONDON — European stock markets opened higher on Wednesday as markets continued to monitor the war in the Middle East.
Regional Stoxx 600 It rose 0.6% shortly after the opening bell. of london FTSE100 Germany increased by 0.1 percent DAX and France CAC 40 increased by approximately 0.5%.
Meanwhile, Spain mountain goat 35 It was trading just below the horizontal line after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with the country. Spain had refused to allow US forces to use its bases to attack Iran.
Regional stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as the conflict continued to weigh on global investor sentiment. Banking, insurance, travel and entertainment and utility stocks led to losses.
The rise in Europe on Wednesday came as US and Israeli attacks on Iran continued overnight and Western countries tried to organize evacuation flights for their citizens in the region.
But oil prices fell in extended trade Tuesday after President Donald Trump said the United States would provide insurance for tankers in the Persian Gulf for maritime traffic to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. He also said the Navy would escort tankers in the area if necessary.
In Asia-Pacific markets, South Korea’s Kospi index fell over 12% overnight, recovering some of its losses; U.S. stock futures fell Tuesday night following a volatile session in U.S. stocks.
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