European stocks fall as oil prices and bond yields rise

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2026-10-07

Frankfurt (dpa-AFX) - European stocks closed notably lower on Wednesday as elevated oil prices and higher bond yields, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns about France's fiscal outlook, soured market sentiment. Bond yields jumped amid France's deepening fiscal crisis. Oil prices climbed after further attacks on vessels in the Gulf region. Front-month Brent crude futures rose to $102.59 a barrel before later paring most of the......

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