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<Europe> US Airstrikes on Southern Iran, Brent Oil Up 3.5%, Europe Mixed Early; DJIA Futures Up Over 200 Pts
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On expectations that the US and Iran may soon reach an agreement, DJIA futures are now up 239 pts, or nearly 0.5%, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures rise 0.6% and 0.93%, respectively. However, the US military today (26th) launched airstrikes in southern Iran targeting mine-laying boats and missile launchers, with Iran vowing retaliation. Brent oil prices are now up 3.5% at USD99.51 per barrel.

Major European stock markets were mixed in early trading on Tuesday. The pan-European STOXX 600 index is down 0.3% at 629.82. After a three-day long weekend, the UK FTSE 100 reopened higher by 74 pts, or 0.7%, at 10,540. Germany's DAX falls 177 pts, or 0.7%, to 25,211. France's CAC drops 77 pts, or 0.9%, to 8,180. Italy's FTSE MIB declines 235 pts, or nearly 0.5%, to 49,984. Spain's IBEX 35 slips 22 pts, or 0.1%, to 18,364.

Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric model, Luce, with its share price plunging 6.3% in early trading. (da/a)
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