Global MarketsAugust 17 at 11:30 AM

European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.19% at 6,527, Dax 40 -0.27% at 26,370, FTSE 100 -0.28% at 10,720, CAC 40 -0.66% at 8,580, FTSE MIB +0.01% at 53,587, IBEX 35 -0.87% at 19,982, PSI -0.38% at 9,220, SMI -0.61% at 14,302, AEX -0.27% at 1,115

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European markets closed lower on August 17, 2026, as geopolitical tensions and industrial disruptions offset early gains from technology and mining sectors amid shifting interest rate expectations.

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European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.19% at 6,527, Dax 40 -0.27% at 26,370, FTSE 100 -0.28% at 10,720, CAC 40 -0.66% at 8,580, FTSE MIB +0.01% at 53,587, IBEX 35 -0.87% at 19,982, PSI -0.38% at 9,220, SMI -0.61% at 14,302, AEX -0.27% at 1,115

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