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<p>European shares fell 0.8% on Friday, with the Stoxx 600 index down to 611.27 points amid US-Iran negotiation deadlocks and inflation concerns. Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 also declined. Oil prices rose over 1% as the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. LVMH shares dipped 0.8% after selling Marc Jacobs, while Stellantis gained 1% from a deal with Dongfeng to produce vehicles in China.</p>

European shares slip as inflation worries keep investors on edge