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European Stocks Dip Amid AI Concerns, Defense Market Slump

12/1/2025

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European shares started December with the Stoxx 600 down 0.3%, pressured by AI valuations and policy uncertainty.
Investors expect a quarter-point rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve at its upcoming meeting.
Defense stocks fell sharply as markets focused on Ukraine peace talks.
Fresnillo rose 3.1% as gold prices rose.
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed after disappointing manufacturing data from China, and U.S. stock futures were stable after a strong week.

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Story summary

European shares started December with the Stoxx 600 down 0.3%, pressured by AI valuations and policy uncertainty.
Investors expect a quarter-point rate cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve at its upcoming meeting.
Defense stocks fell sharply as markets focused on Ukraine peace talks.
Fresnillo rose 3.1% as gold prices rose.
Asia-Pacific markets were mixed after disappointing manufacturing data from China, and U.S. stock futures were stable after a strong week.