European benchmarks opened sharply lower, with Euro Stoxx 50 down 1.63%, UK FTSE 100 off 1.38%, France CAC 40 down 1.55%, Germany DAX 30 down 2.00%, and Italy’s FTSE MIB falling 1.70%.

2026-03-23

European benchmarks opened sharply lower, with Euro Stoxx 50 down 1.63%, UK FTSE 100 off 1.38%, France CAC 40 down 1.55%, Germany DAX 30 down 2.00%, and Italy’s FTSE MIB falling 1.70%.