Jul. 15 at 4:33 PM
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Europe closes mostly lower with eyes on Iran
MARKETSChristian Baha / SMan hour ago
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EPA/RONALD WITTEK
Major European stock markets closed mostly lower on Wednesday as the tensions between the United States and Iran escalated, with US President Donald Trump reportedly planning to expand his country's military campaign in order to force Tehran to negotiate. The US forces also reportedly attacked Iran's Hengam Island, which represents a part of the country's "arch defense."
The DAX declined by 0.52% at the closing bell, and the Euro Stoxx 50 dipped by 0.25%, with Infineon falling by 6.28% on both indexes. At the same time, the FTSE 100 decreased by 0.17%, as Vodafone slipped by 3.90%, while the CAC 40 climbed by 0.15%, with Renault rising by 3.68%.
The euro gained 0.15% against the dollar and went for
$1.14375 at 5:32 pm CET. Meanwhile, the pound was up 0.72% compared to the dollar, going for
$1.34860 at 5:33 pm CET.
