What caused the decline in European stock futures?

European stock futures were set to open sharply lower after Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran, which pushed the oil price up by 7%.

How did the Euro STOXX 50 futures perform?

Euro STOXX 50 futures, which track blue-chip euro zone stocks, dropped by 1.4%, with contracts on the German and French benchmarks each down over 1%.

What was the impact on Britain's FTSE futures?

Futures on Britain's oil-heavy FTSE fell by 0.4% following the geopolitical events.

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European share futures plunge after Israel strikes Iran

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Posted on June 13, 2025

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Last updated: January 23, 2026

European share futures plunge after Israel strikes Iran

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European Stock Futures Drop Sharply Following Israel's Strikes on Iran

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