European equities fall on AI, oil prices, conflicts

European stocks closed notably lower on Thursday as concerns over spending on AI infrastructure, conflicts in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war and elevated oil prices hurt investors' sentiment. Worries about French debt woes weighed as well.

Oct 23, 2026 - 09:00
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European equities fall on AI, oil prices, conflicts
European stocks closed notably lower on Thursday as concerns over spending on AI infrastructure, conflicts in the Middle East, the Russia-Ukraine war and elevated oil prices hurt investors' sentiment. Worries about French debt woes weighed as well.

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