European stocks were sharply lower on Thursday as investors digested a slew of mixed earnings and fretted over escalating supply risks in the Middle East.
Brent crude futures surged more than 3 percent above $112 a barrel, approaching a near four-year high reached in May after reports indicated the U.S. and Israeli militaries have developed specific plans for a short, intensive operation against Iran following next month’s midterm elections.
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European Shares Decline Amid Earnings Deluge, Debt Jitters
2026-10-22 09:40:03
