CAC 40 Tumbles On Rising Middle East Tensions, Soaring Oil Prices

Escalation in Middle East tensions and rising inflation concerns pushed French stocks sharply lower on Monday as heavy selling hit all sectors. The broad risk-off move is likely to boost market volatility and could place upward pressure on European yields if inflation fears persist.

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Escalation in Middle East tensions and rising inflation concerns pushed French stocks sharply lower on Monday as heavy selling hit all sectors. The broad risk-off move is likely to boost market volatility and could place upward pressure on European yields if inflation fears persist.