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Jan 6 (Reuters) - European shares extended losses on Monday
as tensions following the killing of a top Iranian general by
the United States kept buying restricted to safe havens, while
energy stocks benefited from higher oil prices.
Gold prices jumped to a near seven-year high, while global
equities extended losses from Friday. Oil prices rose on fears
of supply disruptions. MKTS/GLOB
The European oil and gas stock index .SXEP rose about 0.6%
and was the sole gainer among its peers, touching a near
two-month high.
The pan-European STOXX 600 equity index .STOXX was down
0.7% by 0808 GMT and was set for its worst day in a week. German
stocks .GDAXI were the worst performers in the region,
dropping about 1%.
Meanwhile, investors were awaiting business activity data
from the euro zone for December, which is expected to remain in
expansion, albeit barely, according to a Reuters poll.