Middle East Tensions Rise, European Stocks Fall, Oil Prices Climb
Renewed attacks between the US and Iran dashed market hopes for a near-term peace deal, causing major European stock markets to close lower on the 3rd, while international oil prices rose on heightened Middle East tensions, approaching $100 per barrel.
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- 📰 Published: June 4, 2026 at 01:32
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(Central News Agency, London, 3rd, comprehensive foreign report) Renewed attacks between the United States and Iran dashed market hopes for a near-term peace agreement, causing major European stock markets to close lower today, while international oil prices rose, approaching the $100 per barrel mark.
London's FTSE 100 index fell 41.21 points, or 0.40%, to close at 10,332.30.
Frankfurt's DAX index dropped 328.23 points, or 1.31%, to close at 24,795.94.
Paris's CAC 40 index fell 58.67 points, or 0.71%, to close at 8,150.42. (Editor: Chen Zhengjian) 1150604
London's FTSE 100 index fell 41.21 points, or 0.40%, to close at 10,332.30.
Frankfurt's DAX index dropped 328.23 points, or 1.31%, to close at 24,795.94.
Paris's CAC 40 index fell 58.67 points, or 0.71%, to close at 8,150.42. (Editor: Chen Zhengjian) 1150604