https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-stocks-close-mixed-and-asia-pacific-markets-rise-as-investors-assess-renewed-middle-east-hostilitiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-stocks-close-mixed-and-asia-pacific-markets-rise-as-investors-assess-renewed-middle-east-hostilitieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-stocks-close-mixed-and-asia-pacific-markets-rise-as-investors-assess-renewed-middle-east-hostilities#u62262Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:02:59 +0000Asia-Pacific markets opened higher on Wednesday as investors evaluated renewed hostilities in the Middle East. European markets closed mixed on Tuesday, facing pressure from surging oil prices and expectations of interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank and the Federal Reserve. While the FTSE 100 maintained gains as oil prices approached $100, other European shares dipped due to inflation concerns and a decline in Novartis stock. Market sentiment remains cautious as traders weigh geopolitical instability against upcoming economic data.Why it mattersRenewed fighting in the Middle East h