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Europe close: Stocks retreat from six-week high as risk appetite fades

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Monday 19 Oct 2026

(Sharecast News) - European stocks snapped a three-day winning streak on Monday as civil unrest and geopolitical uncertainty weighed heavily on investor risk appetite.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index finished the session 0.8% lower at 639.56, pulling back after hitting its highest since 8 September on Friday.

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