Market Report - Europe

Europe open: Shares fall, bond yields up on latest UK political drama

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Friday 15 May 2026

(Sharecast News) - European shares fell sharply at the open on Friday following a weak session in Asia, as traders eyed the US-China talks and ongoing political turmoil in the UK.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 was down 0.67% to 611 at 0833 BST with all major bourses in the red.

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