European stocks close weak as Middle East tensions rise

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2026-04-13

Brussels (dpa-AFX) - European stocks fell on Monday as growth worries resurfaced on rising oil prices following the beginning of a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures soared to $103.87 a barrel, gaining nearly 9% before easing a bit to $101.50, still up by a sharp 6.5%. The pan European Stoxx 600 ended down 0.16%. The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 closed 0.17% down, while Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 closed lower by 0.......

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