European shares declined, hitting a two-week low, pressured by British banks amid proposed tax changes. Natwest, Barclays, and Lloyds experienced significant drops. The STOXX 600 fell, marking its first weekly loss in four, influenced by U.S. Federal Reserve concerns and French political uncertainty. U.S. inflation data and Trump’s attempts to influence the Fed also weighed on market sentiment.
Oil Price Today (July 27): Crude oil dips 5%, below $95 as US pauses strikes on Iran. What are experts saying?
Brent crude futures dropped $4.89, or 5.05%, to $91.89, after briefly falling below the key $90 support level earlier in the session. US West Texas
July 27, 2026