Agencies Synopsis European shares fell amid investor caution as tensions in the Middle East affecting energy markets persisted.
Oil prices remained above $100 per barrel, providing some support to the energy sector.
Aerospace and defence stocks faced pressure, contributing to the overall decline in equities.
Additionally, investors monitored the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping regarding trade relations.
By Anupam Nagar, ETMarkets.com XPeers Schneider Electric Infrastructure Share Price Veto Switchgears & Cables Share Price RMC Switchgears Share Price Sep 24, 2026, 02:54:00 PM IST Follow us European shares edged lower on Thursday as investors assessed persistent tensions in the Middle East and looked ahead to closely watched talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Reuters reported.ADVERTISEMENT The pan-European STOXX 600 was down 0.4% at 637.56 points by 0710 GMT, with most regional markets also trading in negative territory.
According to Reuters, investor sentiment remained cautious as geopolitical uncertainty continued to affect energy markets.
Reuters reported that the two sides had signalled limited progress toward resolving the conflict, keeping uncertainty elevated.Oil prices edged higher as traders reassessed potential supply risks arising from the conflict.
Shares of Saab and Hensoldt came under pressure, weighing on the broader sector and contributing to the weakness in European equities.ADVERTISEMENT Investors are also monitoring developments in global trade as Trump and Xi prepare for a summit that could provide further direction on US-China economic relations.
