European stocks exhibited mixed performance on Tuesday, driven by rising oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Western allies for not supporting military escorts for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz coincided with Iran’s attacks on UAE targets, heightening supply concerns. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged down 0.1% to 597.86, with Germany’s DAX falling 0.3%, while the UK’s FTSE 100 gained 0.2%.

Sector movements reflected these geopolitical tensions, with energy stocks benefiting from a nearly 4% surge in oil prices following a drone attack on UAE oil facilities. BP and Shell saw gains of over 1%. In contrast, Trustpilot Group shares soared 18% after strong earnings forecasts, while Close Brothers fell 3.4% due to job cuts.

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Source: nasdaq.com