IrelandEuropean stock markets experienced declines on Monday due to escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which pushed oil prices higher, and poor financial results from Ryanair. Oil prices briefly exceeded $90 per barrel as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns over supply. The ISEQ All-Share index dropped 0.8%, with Ryanair falling 4.6% after its profits fell short of expectations. Banking stocks like AIB and Bank of Ireland saw gains as investors anticipated potential interest rate increases. Meanwhile, travel and leisure stocks, including Wizz Air and EasyJet, declined as investors reacted to the broader market uncertainty. In London, the FTSE 100 also fell, with pharmaceutical and biotech stocks losing ground. In New York, tech stocks rebounded as investors prepared for major earnings reports.
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