European stocks extend slide as French protests dent risk appetite

Political turmoil in France has cast a shadow over European markets, leading investors to adopt a more cautious stance. The STOXX 600 index slid by 0.27% following a prior drop of 0.8%. Widespread protests have intensified economic strife alongside mounting government debt. Amidst this unrest, OVHcloud, a French cloud services provider, reported robust revenue growth and its first positive levered free cash flow.

Oct 20, 2026 - 12:00
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European stocks extend slide as French protests dent risk appetite
Political turmoil in France has cast a shadow over European markets, leading investors to adopt a more cautious stance. The STOXX 600 index slid by 0.27% following a prior drop of 0.8%. Widespread protests have intensified economic strife alongside mounting government debt. Amidst this unrest, OVHcloud, a French cloud services provider, reported robust revenue growth and its first positive levered free cash flow.

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