Despite heightened tensions between Israel and Iran and resulting market speculation, oil supply from the Middle East remains largely unaffected, with the critical Strait of Hormuz staying open for navigation.

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -Stocks fell, while oil and gold rose on Tuesday, as fighting between Israel and Iran entered a fifth day, making investors nervous over the risk of the conflict widening in a week packed with key central bank decisions.

Stocks fell on Tuesday as Trump signaled that the U.S. could enter the war between Israel and Iran.

By Isla Binnie NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street indexes edged lower and oil kept climbing on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump left the Group of Seven summit early and investors awaited a series of interest rate decisions by major central banks this week.

Iran and Israel's air war, which began on Friday when Israel attacked Iran's nuclear facilities, has raised concerns that the conflict could create bottlenecks for oil exports from the oil-rich Middle East.

Good morning and welcome to CNBC's live blog covering European financial market action and the latest regional and global business news, data and earnings. Futures data from IG suggests sharp falls across European markets at the open,