Markets assess Middle East war prospects, European stocks show mixed trends
European stock markets were mixed and oil prices rose on the 15th as investors assessed conflicting signals on Middle East ceasefire talks and the Strait of Hormuz transport.
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(CNA London, 15th, Comprehensive Foreign Dispatch) As investors assessed contradictory signals regarding Middle East ceasefire talks and focused on whether oil and gas transport through the Strait of Hormuz could flow smoothly again, major European stock markets showed mixed trends today, while crude oil prices climbed.
London's FTSE 100 index fell 49.48 points, or 0.47%, to close at 10559.58 points.
Frankfurt's DAX index rose 22.48 points, or 0.09%, to close at 24066.70 points.
Paris's CAC 40 index dropped 53.29 points, or 0.64%, closing at 8274.57 points. (Compiler: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150416
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(CNA London, 15th, Comprehensive Foreign Dispatch) As investors assessed contradictory signals regarding Middle East ceasefire talks and focused on whether oil and gas transport through the Strait of Hormuz could flow smoothly again, major European stock markets showed mixed trends today, while crude oil prices climbed.
London's FTSE 100 index fell 49.48 points, or 0.47%, to close at 10559.58 points.
Frankfurt's DAX index rose 22.48 points, or 0.09%, to close at 24066.70 points.
Paris's CAC 40 index dropped 53.29 points, or 0.64%, closing at 8274.57 points. (Compiler: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150416
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