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Europe · Daily Close

Europe closed broadly down.

Monday, August 31, 2026 · AI-powered market analysis by MarketBell
Bias
Bear
1 up · 6 down
Breadth
1/8
rising
Avg move
-0.51%
region avg
Top mover
DAX
-1.17%
Markets Closed
FTSE 100United Kingdom$10,824+0.29%
DAXGermany$26,258-1.17%
CAC 40France$8334.50-0.79%
SMISwitzerland$14,286-0.79%
AEXNetherlands$1105.77-0.59%
IBEX 35Spain$19,974-0.34%
FTSE MIBItaly$52,613-0.01%
OMX NordicScandinavia$3309.18-0.66%
Why Europe closed broadly down
Hormuz Strikes

US military actions in the Strait of Hormuz raised geopolitical risks, pressuring European markets.

Oil Price Increase

Surging oil prices fueled inflation fears, causing downward pressure on European stocks.

ECB Rate Hike

Expectations of upcoming ECB interest rate rises led to cautious trading in European shares.

Commodities Spot
Gold$4483.50+0.12%
Silver$67.08+0.12%
WTI Crude$85.36+2.35%
Brent Crude$88.05-1.41%
Bitcoin$78,614+1.01%
VIX$15.19+5.27%
US 10Y Yield$4.76+0.85%

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