Europe stocks fall on AI fears and Iran tensions
European equities declined as technology shares dropped amid growing worries over the artificial intelligence trade. Escalating Middle East tensions also weighed on risk appetite while oil prices rose.
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European equity benchmarks fell 0.5% in Tuesday morning trade as technology shares retreated and military strikes in the Middle East rattled investor confidence. The losses follow a wave of caution regarding the artificial intelligence sector and heightening geopolitical friction. Brent crude prices climbed 1.6% to top $100 a barrel, recovering from a 7% drop in the prior session.
