European stocks fall as US-Iran deal talks stall
European stocks declined significantly due to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, as an Iranian official announced that the country has decided to shift from a defensive policy to full-scale aggression. This reflects the failure of efforts to reach a permanent agreement to end the war between the two nations. Markets were affected by rising oil prices amid the risks of ongoing conflict, with Brent crude increasing to $91.41 per barrel. Yields on Eurozone bonds also rose to their highest levels in years, with expectations of increased inflationary pressures resulting from the intensifying Middle East conflict. The energy sector led gains, while basic materials suffered the biggest losses due to falling gold prices and rising yields on German and French government bonds.
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