London, 5 May 2026 – European markets moved into a more cautious trading phase as investors weighed renewed conflict risk in the Middle East, higher oil prices and the possibility that energy-driven inflation could complicate the region’s interest-rate outlook.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 1% to 605.51 points on Monday, marking its sharpest one-day decline in about a month, as elevated crude prices and geopolitical uncertainty pressured risk appetite across the region. Euro zone banks were among the weakest performers, falling 2.7%, while automakers also declined amid renewed tariff concerns and softer sentiment towards cyclical sectors.
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