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Europe midday: Shares slip into red on Middle East tensions
European shares fell into the red on Wednesday as Middle East tensions were ratcheted up after the assassination of the Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon, raising fears of retaliation by the Islamic group Hezbollah against Israel.
Europe open: Shares edge ahead as Middle East tensions weigh
European shares edged ahead in a cautious start to trade on Wednesday as Middle East tensions were ratcheted up after the assassination of the Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon, raising fears of retaliation by the Islamic group Hezbollah against Israel.
Europe close: Shares turn lower on Mid-East tensions, Iran bombing
European shares closed in the red on Wednesday as Middle East tensions increased after the assassination of the Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon, raising fears of retaliation by the Islamic group Hezbollah against Israel.
FTSE 250 movers: Airlines down on Mid-East tensions; Babcock in favour
FTSE 250 19,331. 04, -0. 93%.
Fed's Barkin sees soft landing, but warns cautious approach still needed
The US economy is probably heading for a soft landing but geopolitical tensions meant that a cautious approach was still needed by policymakers, a central bank official said on Wednesday.
Wizz Air passenger numbers soar in December
Hungary-based budget airline Wizz Air reported a strong rise in December passenger numbers as demand continued to rebound from the Covid pandemic.