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European Stocks Drop as France Turmoil Lifts Equity Volatility

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European stock markets extended losses, as concerns around the upcoming French election sent equity volatility to the highest since October. Europe’s Stoxx 600 slipped 0.2% as of 11:50 a.m. in London, ceding an early gain, while France’s CAC 40 also handed back most of its opening 1% jump to trade 0.1% higher. The Paris index … Read more

European Stocks Meander as France Turmoil Raises Volatility

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European stock markets fluctuated between gains and losses as concerns around the upcoming French election sent equity volatility to the highest since October. Europe’s Stoxx 600 edged 0.1% higher at the close in London after a bumpy day. France’s CAC 40 pared some of its losses and ended up 0.9%. The Paris index slid last … Read more