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Europe close: Stocks mixed on latest Middle East developments

By Josh White

Date: Thursday 16 Apr 2026

(Sharecast News) - European equities closed mixed on Thursday as investors weighed ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East, including efforts to end the conflict involving Iran and Lebanon, alongside mounting concerns over energy supply disruptions, with sentiment remaining sensitive to the trajectory of diplomatic talks.
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