French political turmoil sends European stocks down, Wall Street edges up

European stock markets and shares in French banks fell Tuesday as investors fretted over fresh political turmoil in France. The Paris stock market tumbled and French borrowing costs rose over fears ... Read More

European Market Turbulence: France's Political and Economic Hurdles

European shares faced volatility as attention focused on France's potential credit rating downgrade and political turmoil. European aerospace and defense stocks rose, driven by regional tensions. The ... Read More

French political turmoil sends European stocks sliding

European stock markets and shares in French banks fell Tuesday as investors fretted over fresh political turmoil in France. Shares in French banks sank, with BNP Paribas down around five percent while ... Read More

European shares slip as healthcare stocks weigh, France in focus

European shares slipped in choppy trading on Friday, weighed by a drop in healthcare stocks, while investors also braced for Fitch's credit rating verdict on France later in the day. After rising ... Read More

European Stocks, Euro Shrug Off a Potential French Political Crisis

European stocks appeared to be shrugging off the prospect of political turmoil in France as they posted gains Monday. French Prime Minister François Bayrou, who has only been in office since December, ... Read More

European Stocks Rise, Defying French Political Turmoil

Political turmoil seems to be in fashion right now, but stock markets don’t appear to be fazed at all. France is now looking for its fifth prime minister in less than two years after François Bayrou ... Read More