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Europe close: Stocks slide as oil prices climb further

By Josh White

Date: Thursday 19 Mar 2026

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets fell sharply on Thursday as escalating conflict between the United States and Israel, and Iran, triggered a fresh surge in energy prices and heightened fears over inflation and global growth.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 dropped 2.37% to 583.73, with Germany's DAX falling 2.76% to 22,852.48,...

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