European Stocks Drop as France Turmoil Lifts Equity Volatility

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

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