India, June 19 -- European shares edged lower on Thursday as speculation grew over a possible U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
In economic news, the Swiss National Bank reduced its policy rate by a quarter-point, citing easing inflationary pressures.
The bank decided to lower the SNB policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to zero percent, marking the sixth consecutive reduction.
Interest rate decisions from Norway and the U.K. are expected later in the day.
The Bank of England is expected to retain its benchmark rate at 4.25 percent amid rising geopolitical tensions and inflation remaining persistently above the target.
The pan-European STOXX 600 dropped half a percent to 537.61 after falling 0.4 percent to reach a near one...