European Markets Close Sharply Lower on Middle East Tensions

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European stocks tumbled Thursday as Middle East tensions escalated, driving oil prices higher and raising inflation concerns. Fed Chair Powell's hawkish inflation comments added to market pressure. EUR pairs likely weakened as European risk sentiment deteriorated. Rising oil prices and inflation fears could strengthen USD on safe-haven flows and hawkish Fed expectations, impacting major EUR and commodity currency crosses.

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