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European stocks close lower after central bank decisions

European stocks close lower after central bank decisions

Stoxx 600 down 2.39%, Germany's DAX 2.82%, France's CAC 2.03%, UK's FTSE 2.35%

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European Central Bank warns of rising inflation risk due to war in Iran
19.03.2026

European Central Bank warns of rising inflation risk due to war in Iran

'The war in the Middle East has made the outlook significantly more uncertain,' bank president says

French court rejects bid to suspend Chinese retailer Shein’s marketplace
19.03.2026

French court rejects bid to suspend Chinese retailer Shein’s marketplace

Decision comes amid France's demand to suspend platform due to discovery of illicit products

Italian defense minister warns of terrorism risk because of Middle East tensions
19.03.2026

Italian defense minister warns of terrorism risk because of Middle East tensions

'The primary risk, however, is terrorism,' Guido Crosetto says

European countries, UK, Japan express 'readiness' to safeguard shipping through Strait of Hormuz
19.03.2026

European countries, UK, Japan express 'readiness' to safeguard shipping through Strait of Hormuz

'We call for immediate comprehensive moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas installations,' says joint statement from UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Japan

Danish premier says US desire to take over Greenland is 'unfortunately intact'
19.03.2026

Danish premier says US desire to take over Greenland is 'unfortunately intact'

'We have been in the most difficult foreign policy situation since the World War II,' Mette Frederiksen notes