European Markets Slip as Tech Slump Outweighs Energy Gains

The tech-heavy sell-off erased early session gains, leaving investors cautious as they monitor rising geopolitical friction. Brent crude prices climbed 3% to cross the $86 mark, pushing energy stocks up by 1.1% as markets reacted to the intensifying standoff between the U.S. and Iran.

Beyond the immediate impact of commodity fluctuations, traders are looking toward the U.S. Federal Reserve. The upcoming policy meeting is expected to provide critical signals on interest rates, further tempering risk appetite across European exchanges.