European shares decline as Mideast war worsens, focus shifts to ECB decision
Published on March 19, 2026.
European shares have fallen as the Middle East conflict escalates, with the focus shifting to the European Central Bank's decision on maintaining its 2% interest rate. London stocks were down 1% ahead of the Bank of England's decision. Interest rate decisions are also due in Zurich, Copenhagen, and Stockholm.
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