European shares fall amid interest rate hike expectations and AI spending concerns
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Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, European stock markets
Europe, Asia
June 23, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 26/23/2026, 9:11:05 AM
European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.89% due to Fed rate hike expectations. Concerns over corporate AI spending and borrowing costs impacted market sentiment. Asian markets also saw sharp declines, particularly in the tech sector.
- Earlier version 16/23/2026, 9:01:12 AM
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