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flag French PM resigns, triggering stock drops and market turmoil amid political uncertainty.

flag European stocks fell Monday as France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned shortly after appointing his cabinet, triggering political turmoil and market volatility. flag The CAC 40 dropped 1.9%, French bank stocks declined 5% to 6%, and bond yields rose to a 10-day high, reflecting growing concerns over government stability and fiscal policy. flag Markets were also affected by the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, which delayed key economic data and pushed long-term Treasury yields higher. flag Despite a positive Eurozone investor confidence survey, broader European indices dipped, while oil stocks rose on a modest OPEC+ output increase. flag The euro weakened against the dollar, and gold prices advanced, with investors awaiting Federal Reserve and ECB policy signals.

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