European Markets Fall Again As War Concerns, Rate Hike Fears Weigh

Major European markets finished notably lower on Friday after oil prices climbed and investors grew concerned major central banks will soon raise interest rates, triggering a broad risk-off move. Higher energy prices combined with hawkish rate expectations to weigh on sentiment and drive losses across regional equity markets.

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Major European markets finished notably lower on Friday after oil prices climbed and investors grew concerned major central banks will soon raise interest rates, triggering a broad risk-off move. Higher energy prices combined with hawkish rate expectations to weigh on sentiment and drive losses across regional equity markets.