London, Feb 5, 2026 (AFP) - Stock markets drop amid tech concerns before rate calls

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2026-02-05

Major European and Asian stock markets mostly fell Thursday after more losses on Wall Street's Nasdaq, where technology firms are under pressure over concerns about vast AI investments. The Bank of England (BoE) was widely expected to keep its main interest rate on hold Thursday, shortly ahead of a likely similar decision from the European Central Bank (ECB). The British pound slid as Prime Minister Keir Starmer fights for his political life amid......

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