Global Market: European shares decline as Middle East tensions weigh; airlines, autos lead losses
Published on: July 8, 2026, 2:39 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
European shares declined on Wednesday as renewed Middle East tensions and higher oil prices weighed on investor sentiment, while technology stocks traded mixed amid concerns over the sustainability of the AI-driven rally. Airline, banking and auto stocks led the losses, although select technology names and Swedish broadband provider Bahnhof outperformed.
