STOXX 600 Declines Following Strike on Iranian Gas Field
European shares fell Wednesday after an attack on Iran's Pars gas field raised oil prices. The STOXX 600 dropped 0.7 percent as regional tensions escalated.
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European equity markets reversed their recent gains on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions intensified following a reported strike on energy infrastructure in Iran. The pan-European STOXX 600 index closed 0.70% lower at 598.25, ending a two-day winning streak after having climbed as much as 0.67% earlier in the session.
