European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -1.53% at 5,563, Dax 40 -1.64% at 22,581, FTSE 100 -1.33% at 9,972, CAC 40 -0.98% at 7,769, FTSE MIB -0.71% at 43,702, IBEX 35 -1.21% at 16,963, PSI -0.19% at 8,997, SMI -0.44% at 12,662, AEX -1.26% at 971

Newsquawk StaffPublished 26 Mar 2026, 16:50 UTC

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16:36

Canada announces additional sanctions against Russia; adding 100 more vessels from Russia's shadow fleet to sanctions list

16:34

Meta (META) gets ready to launch two new Ray-Ban AI glasses; Ray-Ban Meta ‘Scriber’ and ‘Blazer’ glasses passed through the FCC this month, hinting at an imminent launch., The Verge reports

16:30

European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -1.53% at 5,563, Dax 40 -1.64% at 22,581, FTSE 100 -1.33% at 9,972, CAC 40 -0.98% at 7,769, FTSE MIB -0.71% at 43,702, IBEX 35 -1.21% at 16,963, PSI -0.19% at 8,997, SMI -0.44% at 12,662, AEX -1.26% at 971

16:14

Pernod Ricard (RI FP) is said to weigh potential deal for Brown-Forman (BF.B), according to Bloomberg, citing sources

16:14

ECB President Lagarde says Europe is facing a real shock, Economist reports

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European equity markets closed sharply lower, with notable declines across major indices, reflecting ongoing risk aversion likely fueled by macroeconomic concerns. The significant drop in indices such as the Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX suggests investor sentiment is cautious ahead of key data releases and potential shifts in monetary policy, impacting overall market direction.

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