European markets mixed as investors monitor oil prices

The Euro Stock 600 was flat in morning deals with oil and gas stocks pushing the benchmark higher

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Benchmark gas prices in Europe skyrocketed 13% overnight, as damage to a key pipeline system running near-daily supplies of Kazakhstani crude

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Elevated tensions between East & West following recent events internationally The pan-european equity index closed at its highest level since late 2014

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today after closing yesterday up almost 5%.

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The main reason behind this performance? A 7200 km long pipe exploded due out contain natural Gas

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The European Union was dealt a major blow after Russia announced that it will stop gas supplies to Europe for three days at the end of this month

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The euro dropped back below parity with the dollar and traders were noting how long ago these events took place - just 20 years ago!

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This week, investors are focusing on the economic symposium hosted by The Federal Reserve in Jackson Hole Wyoming

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Chairman Jerome Powell will deliver a speech Friday addressing how they plan to tame inflation within our economy and provide more clarity for investors

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