European Markets Down 1% Amid East Tensions

European indices fell, with Stoxx 600 down 0.9%, DAX 0.5%, FTSE 1.1%, CAC 40 1.1%.
Uncertainty over a cease‑fire between the U.S. and Iran, after the U.S. seized an Iranian‑flagged ship, weighed on sentiment.
Oil prices rose as Brent crude stayed above pre‑war levels, while the IEA warned of a historic energy crisis.
ASML rose on AI demand; Amazon pledged $25 bn to Anthropic; Apple announced CEO change; ABF, Royal Unibrew, Puig disclosed strategic moves.