https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-stocks-fall-and-asia-pacific-markets-rise-as-investors-assess-renewed-middle-east-hostilitiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-stocks-fall-and-asia-pacific-markets-rise-as-investors-assess-renewed-middle-east-hostilitieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/european-stocks-fall-and-asia-pacific-markets-rise-as-investors-assess-renewed-middle-east-hostilities#u61052Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:50:47 +0000Asia-Pacific markets opened higher while European shares sagged or remained muted as investors reacted to renewed hostilities in the Middle East. Oil prices are edging higher amid these tensions and a plan from Tehran regarding the Hormuz zone. In Europe, investor caution is compounded by expectations of an imminent European Central Bank rate hike. Meanwhile, Dow futures fell 300 points to start a shortened trading week, reflecting concerns over the Middle East conflict and trade friction between the United States and Canada.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for globa