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European Markets Close Higher; Weak HSBC Results Hurt UK Market

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European stocks closed higher as oil prices fell sharply after U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire currently holds despite Iranian attacks against the United Arab Emirates. The move supported risk appetite and likely eased near-term inflation and energy-cost concerns. Investors also digested a range of European earnings updates.

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European stocks closed higher as oil prices fell sharply after U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire currently holds despite Iranian attacks against the United Arab Emirates. The move supported risk appetite and likely eased near-term inflation and energy-cost concerns. Investors also digested a range of European earnings updates.

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