India, Aug. 20 -- German stocks fell on Thursday as oil prices rose sharply amid concerns about Middle East tensions. Data showing an increase in German producer price inflation in the moth of July weighed as well on sentiment.
Brent crude futures rose to $84.04 a barrel, gaining about 2.7%, after U.S. President Donald Trump sharpened his rhetoric against Tehran, warning of economic consequences against any country that provided "any type of lifeline to Iran."
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