Market Report - Europe Close

Europe close: Energy stocks rise, travel plays fall on war in Iran

By Josh White

Date: Monday 02 Mar 2026

(Sharecast News) - European shares registered large losses on Monday after the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran over the weekend, assassinating the country's leader and several members of his administration, triggering sharp declines in airline and leisure stocks while defence and oil names rallied strongly.
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