European markets settle lower ahead of central banks rate decisions

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2026-03-18

Frankfurt (dpa-AFX) - European stocks failed to hold early gains and settled lower on Wednesday, as investors switched their focus to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement. Stocks moved higher earlier in the day as oil prices slipped amid easing concerns about supplies but turned weak after the commodity pared early losses and moved notably higher amid fresh strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Data showing a 3.4% increase in U......

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