European Markets Slide Amid US-Iran Tensions; Brent Hits $110

European equities declined amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran, spurring risk-off sentiment among investors. The spike in Brent crude to $110 per barrel reflects concerns over potential supply disruptions in a key energy transit region, tightening global oil markets. This combination of heightened geopolitical risk and rising energy prices is pressuring European stocks, particularly energy-sensitive and export-oriented sectors, due to inflationary spillovers and growth concerns. The euro has also come under indirect pressure as higher oil prices worsen the region’s import bill and trade balance outlook. Traders will watch the next Eurozone inflation report for signs of renewed price pressures that could influence ECB policy expectations.

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