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European stock markets drop at open
LONDON, Nov 22, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – European stocks fell at the open Thursday
after a sharp rebound the day before as financial markets volatility persists
on sharp oil price swings, trade war fears, Brexit uncertainties and Italy
budget woes.
London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index dropped 0.2 percent to 7,031.49 points
compared with the close Wednesday.
In the eurozone, Frankfurt’s DAX 30 index shed 0.3 percent to 11,216.29
points and the Paris CAC 40 slipped 0.3 percent to 4,958.89.
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