European stocks edged lower Friday, influenced by a global tech sell-off and Middle East tensions.

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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:54:00 GMT · 2h 31m ago

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Investors are awaiting the European Central Bank meeting and corporate earnings reports next week, with rising oil prices and subdued reactions to strong results complicating the market backdrop.

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The selloff in tech stocks, including major AI beneficiaries, impacted European markets. Utilities and defense sectors saw gains, while luxury brands faced headwinds.

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The Economic Times
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/us-stocks/news/tech-selloff-weighs-on-european-shares-ahead-of-ecb-meeting-next-week/articleshow/132474106.cms
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