London, Oct 19, 2026 (AFP) - European stocks retreat as France violence spreads

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2026-10-19

Paris and Milan equities led a retreat across European stock markets Monday as escalating violence across France and street clashes in Italy's financial capital fuelled concerns over elevated debt. Most sectors were dragged lower, while there was renewed selling of bonds and the euro. Tech stocks led a rebound on Wall Street on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite climbing 1.7 percent. "There was no mistaking that last week was a tough week for the......

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