European markets opened lower amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, with major indices like FTSE 100 and DAX dropping. Israel's military actions in Gaza and Vladimir Putin's stance on Ukraine have contributed to market jitters. Investors are awaiting the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Asian markets showed mixed results, with Japan's Nikkei 225 declining and China's Shanghai Composite Index sliding. Commodities saw a drop in crude oil prices, while gold reached a record high. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)