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  • European Stocks Hold Steady as Earnings Offset Geopolitical Risks

    ByFegea

    European stock markets traded mostly flat as investors balanced strong corporate earnings against rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The STOXX 600 index edged lower, with gains in selected technology and advertising stocks helping limit broader market losses. Chipmaker ASML advanced after reporting solid results, while Publicis gained on strong demand for AI-powered marketing…

  • Gold Falls as Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Market Sentiment

    ByFegea

    Gold prices dropped to a two-week low as escalating tensions in the Middle East pushed oil prices and U.S. Treasury yields higher, reducing demand for the precious metal. Spot gold fell about 2%, while U.S. gold futures also declined as investors anticipated that higher energy costs could keep inflation elevated and prompt the Federal Reserve…