World shares mostly declined as US stocks stalled amid Middle East tensions. Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 fell, while London's FTSE 100 gained slightly. The euro weakened against the dollar, which rose against the yen, benefiting exporters like Toyota and Sony. Japan's new PM Shigeru Ishiba supports interest rate hikes, but the Bank of Japan sees no need for further increases. Oil prices rose due to concerns over Iran's missile attack on Israel. Wall Street remains uncertain about the job market's resilience amid high interest rates. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)