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Iran War: European Stocks Fall as Energy Costs Surge Again | The Opening Trade 3/19/2026

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Iran War: European Stocks Fall as Energy Costs Surge Again | The Opening Trade 3/19/2026

European and Asian stock markets declined as soaring energy prices fueled fears of rising inflation and economic slowdown, following renewed conflict in the Middle East. Oil benchmarks like Brent crude surged past $114 a barrel, marking a 48% increase since the conflict began, after attacks on key energy infrastructure by Israel and Iran. European natural gas prices spiked up to 35% amid growing supply concerns. The sell-off extended to bond markets, coinciding with consecutive days of major central bank policy discussions.

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