FTSE 100 in London drops by 0.6% and Europe-wide Stoxx 600 index loses 0.3%
European stock markets slid on Friday after Donald Trump announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus just over a month before the US presidential election.
Every major stock market index in Europe fell after the news broke, following falls in Asia, as investors moved money away from perceived riskier assets. The FTSE 100 in London dropped by 0.6% to about 5,486 points in morning trading, while the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 index lost 0.3%.
Continue reading…FTSE 100 in London drops by 0.6% and Europe-wide Stoxx 600 index loses 0.3%Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEuropean stock markets slid on Friday after Donald Trump announced that he had tested positive for the coronavirus just over a month before the US presidential election.Every major stock market index in Europe fell after the news broke, following falls in Asia, as investors moved money away from perceived riskier assets. The FTSE 100 in London dropped by 0.6% to about 5,486 points in morning trading, while the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 index lost 0.3%. Continue reading…