As the tension between the US and Iran heats up and oil prices and bond yields rise, the European stock market recorded its longest continuous decline since this year. The European Stoxx 600 index closed down 0.7% on Tuesday, falling for the fifth consecutive trading day. The last time there was such a continuous decline was in November 2025. Technology stocks performed the worst, with hardware stocks such as Soitec and Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG leading the decline. Energy stocks rose, and Brent crude rose above $90 per barrel. Earlier, US President Trump said that there are currently no negotiations with Iran. Prior to this round of decline, a strong earnings season drove the index to record highs. As the pace of corporate earnings releases slows, investors are evaluating the inflationary impact of rising oil prices, as well as the impact of increased AI spending. European stock market turnover is currently close to the lowest level in the year, and poor liquidity in summer may further amplify market fluctuations.

As the tension between the US and Iran heats up and oil prices and bond yields rise, the European stock market recorded its longest continuous decline since this year. The European Stoxx 600 index closed down 0.7% on Tuesday, falling for the fifth consecutive trading day. The last time there was such a continuous decline was in November 2025. Technology stocks performed the worst, with hardware stocks such as Soitec and Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG leading the decline. Energy stocks rose, and Brent crude rose above $90 per barrel. Earlier, US President Trump said that there are currently no negotiations with Iran. Prior to this round of decline, a strong earnings season drove the index to record highs. As the pace of corporate earnings releases slows, investors are evaluating the inflationary impact of rising oil prices, as well as the impact of increased AI spending. European stock market turnover is currently close to the lowest level in the year, and poor liquidity in summer may further amplify market fluctuations.