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Global Market: European shares climb despite geopolitical risks; miners lead gains

Economic Times 11 min ago·17 Aug 2026, 9:28 am

European shares edged higher as gains in basic resources and technology stocks offset weakness in defensive sectors. A softer dollar, weaker US economic data and firmer gold prices supported sentiment, while investors continued to monitor Federal Reserve policy expectations, commodity prices and geopolitical risks.

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