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title: "STOCKS | European Markets Decline Amid Middle East Conflict and Inflation Concerns"
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description: "European stock markets declined due to the ongoing Middle East conflict and inflation concerns. The UK's FTSE 100 Index fell by 44 points (0.43%) to close at 10,261 points. France's CAC Index dropped by 72 points (0.91%) to 7,911 points, while Germany's DAX Index decreased by 142 points (0.6%) to finish at 23,447 points."
datetime: "2026-03-13T21:52:24.000Z"
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# STOCKS | European Markets Decline Amid Middle East Conflict and Inflation Concerns

European stock markets continued their downward trend due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East and concerns over inflation. According to RTHK, the UK's FTSE 100 Index closed at 10,261 points, marking a decline of 44 points or 0.43%. France's CAC Index ended at 7,911 points, down by 72 points or 0.91%. Meanwhile, Germany's DAX Index finished at 23,447 points, experiencing a drop of 142 points or 0.6%.

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