European equities log steep weekly losses with no resolution to Mideast conflict

European equities experienced significant weekly losses, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index falling 0.6% to 610.65, marking a two-week low. The index recorded a total weekly decline of 2.5%, driven by investor concerns over growth and inflation risks due to ongoing disruptions in energy supplies caused by the Middle East conflict.

By Ragini Mathur and Twesha Dikshit April 24 (Reuters) - European shares posted a sharp weekly loss on Friday, as investors worried about risks to growth and inflation with energy supplies still severely disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East. The pan-European STOXX 600 index edged down 0.6% on the day, to 610.65, a more than two-week low. It logged a weekly decline of 2.5%, snapping a