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- European shares rose modestly as investors weighed the Middle East conflict's economic impact and awaited the European Central Bank's rate decision.
- The pan-European STOXX 600 rose 0.3%, while London and Paris stocks climbed 0.5% each.
- Energy stocks benefited as crude traded above $100 a barrel amid supply concerns, led by Shell plc.
- Defence stocks pulled back, while Springer Nature and Sartorius reported positive outlooks, boosting their shares.
