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Europe close: Shares slump as Iran conflict escalates

By Josh White

Date: Tuesday 03 Mar 2026

(Sharecast News) - European shares slumped on Tuesday as Israel and the US pressed ahead with renewed attacks on Tehran and neighbouring Beirut, fuelling fears of a broader regional conflict and sending oil and gas prices sharply higher.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 3.08% to 604.44, while Germany's DAX dropped 3.44%...

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