European markets fall as tech sector declines on AI spending concerns
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European Stock Market
Europe
June 23, 2026
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Stoxx 600 closed 0.7% lower on June 23, 2026. Tech sector led the decline with a 3.7% drop, the largest since February. Investors are reassessing debt-backed spending in the semiconductor industry.
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