Market Report - Europe

Europe midday: Shares slump as Iran war escalates; Oil, gas prices spike

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Tuesday 03 Mar 2026

(Sharecast News) - European shares slumped on Tuesday as Israel and the US continued their war against Iran with renewed attacks on Tehran and neighbouring Beirut, fuelling fears of a broader conflict and sending oil and gas prices spiking.
The pan-regional Stoxx 600 index was down 3.12% to 604.28 at 1152...

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