Stock market: Europe opens lower, inflation and AI weigh
Quick Look
- European stock markets open lower, following Asian markets.
- Higher-than-expected US inflation fuels fears of a Fed rate hike and weighs on technology stocks.
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Why It Matters
Higher-than-expected US inflation pushes bets on the Fed's rate hike.
European stock markets start the session with a decline, in line with Asian stock markets. Higher-than-expected US inflation has triggered bets on the Fed's rate hike. A picture that fuels concerns about the stability of investments in artificial intelligence, triggering a strong selling trend on technology stocks.
Negative start for Frankfurt (-0.61%), Paris (-0.25%) and London (-0.14%).
Open Questions
- What will the Fed's next rate decisions be?
- How will Asian markets react in the coming sessions?







