European Stocks Mixed as Oil Hits $97

European equities opened mixed on Thursday, with Stoxx 600 down 0.2%, DAX down 0.2%, CAC 40 down 0.3%, FTSE 100 up 0.2%.
Brent crude rose to about $97 per barrel and WTI traded near similar levels as Strait of Hormuz tensions persisted.
Spot gold unchanged while US gold futures fell roughly 0.6% amid inflation worries and a stronger dollar.
US President Donald Trump warned US forces will stay around Iran and warned of further action if cease‑fire terms are breached.