European markets close on firm note

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2026-08-04

Frankfurt (dpa-AFX) - European stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with some of the markets in the region hitting fresh record highs, or multi-month highs, as easing worries about tech valuations, optimism about US-Iran peace talks and weak oil prices aided sentiment. Some encouraging corporate earnings announcements and data from the United States showing a sharp rise in manufacturing activity in the world's largest economy helped as well. Despite......

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