European stocks closed down 0.75% after rising 0.67% during the session

SighingCashier · 2026-03-18T22:16:08+00:00

Iran conflict impacts financial markets, and the US Federal Reserve interest rate decision draws investor attention. European stock markets declined overall, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 index closing down 0.75%. Stock markets in the UK, Germany, and Italy all experienced declines of varying degrees, with only the Spanish stock market showing a slight rebound.

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2026-03-18 22:16:08

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The impact of the Iran conflict on financial markets continues to unfold, with investors also paying attention to the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting results. U.S. and European stock markets were pressured on Wednesday. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed down 0.75% at 597 points, after rising as much as 0.67 during the day.

The UK FTSE 100 index closed at 10,305 points, down 0.94% or 98 points; Germany’s DAX index closed at 23,502 points, down 0.96% or 228 points; France’s CAC 40 index closed at 7,969 points, slightly down 0.06% or 4 points; Italy’s FTSE MIB index closed at 44,741 points, down 0.33% or 146 points; Spain’s IBEX 35 index closed at 17,299 points, up 0.29% or 50 points.

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