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European Stocks Decline at Start of TradingBrussels, 23 Jun (ONA) — European stock indices declined at the beginning of today’s trading.
The Stoxx 600 index fell by 0.3 percent to reach 535.11 points, while major benchmark indices in the region also declined.
Shares of oil and gas companies led the winning sectors on the index, rising by 0.7 percent as crude oil prices increased as a result of the tension in the Middle East following US reckless attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.
In contrast, the travel and leisure sector index dropped by 0.8 percent, while Spectris shares surged by 14.6 percent, marking one of the largest gains of the session.— Ends/Khalid
