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DAX Falls 0.8% As Tech Sell-off, Middle East Tensions Hurt Stocks

By RTTNews Staff Writer   ✉  | Published:  | Google News Follow Us  | Join Us

German stocks fell on Friday amid concerns about escalating tensions and a sell-off in the tech space on AI-driven jitters.

Oil prices climbed higher as Tehran launched strikes against several countries across the Gulf and wider region following a fresh wave of strikes by the U.S. against Iran amidst a row over control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Brent crude futures climbed to $85.88 a barrel, gaining nearly 2%, before easing slightly to $85.70 a barrel.

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Global Economics Weekly Update - Sep 07 – Sep 11, 2026

September 11, 2026 16:26 ET
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