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  • Markets Fall as Middle East Tensions and Oil Prices Rise
    May 28, 2026, 9:19 AM EDT. European stock markets opened lower amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, triggering a sharp increase in risk aversion among investors. The Paris Stock Exchange fell 0.4%, London's FTSE declined 0.8%, and Milan's FTSE MIB dropped 0.5%. The pan-European STOXX 600 index slipped 0.4%. Brent crude oil prices surged over 2.5%, nearing $100 per barrel, driven by fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for nearly 20% of global oil supply. Rising oil prices have become the key market driver, fueling investor caution and impacting trading across Europe.