Stock markets fall on tech plunge and renewed Middle East attacks
BBC News·June 8, 2026

Stock markets in Europe and Asia have fallen due to a significant decline in the tech sector. The drop in tech stocks has been compounded by rising tensions in the Middle East, where Iran and Israel have launched attacks against each other. As a result, oil prices have increased, further contributing to market volatility. Global markets are now bracing for potential further instability amid the escalating conflict and tech sector uncertainty.
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