European equity markets ended the week's first trading session with mixed results, as lingering uncertainty surrounding developments in the Middle East kept investors on the sidelines.
The broad Stoxx Europe 600 index managed a marginal gain of 0.04%, closing at 636.11 points, signaling a fragile stabilization after recent volatility.
22 points, while other major continental indices also slipped into negative territory.
However, the positive tone was not uniform across the continent.
Selling pressure dominated in several key regional markets.
The UK's FTSE 100 index declined by 0.23% to finish at 10,484.22 points, while other major continental indices also slipped into negative territory.
The divergence highlights how geopolitical risk premiums are being priced unevenly across different market segments.