European stocks fall as Middle East tensions escalate, Germany’s DAX drops 2%
Equity markets across Europe declined as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, with Germany’s benchmark DAX recording a 2% fall.
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DAX: Germany’s main stock market index, tracking major listed companies and often used as a gauge of investor sentiment in Europe.
Geopolitical risk: Market risk tied to international conflict or political instability, which can pressure equities and drive investors toward safer assets.