European stocks rise on falling oil, US inflation data; UK lags

European equities closed higher across Germany, France, and Italy, while the UK underperformed, as falling oil prices and US inflation data eased inflation concerns. Investors are also weighing signs of easing US-Iran tensions, which may reduce geopolitical risk premium. The divergence between UK and continental markets suggests country-specific factors, possibly Brexit-related or sector composition, are at play.

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