European stocks steady ahead of US inflation data, geopolitical risks in focus

Global Market: European shares steady near record highs as Iran war, Eurozone data in focus

STOXX 600 edges near records on 23.4% European earnings growth; Iran tensions and $87.93 oil constrain investor risk appetite. Tech stocks lead (+1.4%), supported by softer Fed stance, but energy and geopolitical risk delay IT M&A and capex into Q4.