European stocks closed notably lower on Monday as concerns about rising unrest in France and a few other countries across Europe, escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions and persisting worries about Middle East situation rendered the mood bearish.
Despite languishing in negative territory, oil prices remained at elevated levels and bond yields edged up as well, hurting sentiment.
France was rocked by violent riots over the weekend as student protests snowballed into a nationwide revolt over living costs and public services. As hundreds of thousands joined the protest, the situation turned chaotic with cars set alight, shops ransacked and an iconic town hall completely destroyed on Saturday.
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Market Analysis
European Stocks Fall Amid France Riots, Russia-Ukraine Tensions
2026-10-19 17:39:50
