European stocks slip as Gulf tensions lift oil and tech shares slide
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European equities weakened as a semiconductor-led tech selloff and valuation concerns pressured sentiment, pulling the STOXX 600 lower. At the same time, escalating Gulf tensions after reported Iranian attacks on U.S. facilities lifted crude prices, creating sector divergence: energy and defense outperformed while European chip names (including ASML) fell sharply. Near-term positioning may tilt toward geopolitical hedges and away from crowded tech exposure.
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● Medium
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Iran launched fresh attacks on U.S. facilities, escalating Gulf tensions and pushing oil prices higher. European technology stocks fell sharply, with ASML down more than 4% on the day. Swedish defence group Saab gained 3.4% after an unexpected rise in second-quarter operating profit and strong demand. The developments drove a near-term split in pricing across energy, defence and semiconductor stocks.
