European Stocks Close Lower, Oil Prices Soar as Market Awaits Fed Rate Decision
European major stock markets closed lower and international oil prices soared today as the market worried about a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, awaited the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision, and anticipated earnings reports from several technology companies.
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(Central News Agency, London, 29th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) European major stock markets closed lower today and international oil prices soared, as the market worried about a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, awaited the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision, and anticipated earnings reports from several technology companies.
The London FTSE 100 index fell 119.68 points, or 1.16%, to close at 10213.11 points.
The Frankfurt DAX index dropped 63.70 points, or 0.27%, to close at 23954.56 points.
The Paris CAC 40 index declined 31.96 points, or 0.39%, to close at 8072.13 points. (Compiled by Chen Cheng-chien) 1150430
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(Central News Agency, London, 29th, Comprehensive Foreign Report) European major stock markets closed lower today and international oil prices soared, as the market worried about a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, awaited the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate decision, and anticipated earnings reports from several technology companies.
The London FTSE 100 index fell 119.68 points, or 1.16%, to close at 10213.11 points.
The Frankfurt DAX index dropped 63.70 points, or 0.27%, to close at 23954.56 points.
The Paris CAC 40 index declined 31.96 points, or 0.39%, to close at 8072.13 points. (Compiled by Chen Cheng-chien) 1150430
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