European Markets Decline Following Opening
The British FTSE index experienced a decline of 0.5 percent, while Frankfurt's DAX index fell by 0.95 percent. In Paris, the CAC 40 index dropped by 0.6 percent approximately one hour after the market opened. Oslo's market saw a decrease of just over 1 percent.
This downturn in European stock markets came on the heels of losses in Asian markets, where Hong Kong's Hang Seng index decreased by 2 percent, Tokyo's Nikkei fell by 1 percent, and South Korea's Kospi dropped by 1.2 percent.
The primary impact has been observed in technology stocks, notably with Nvidia shares losing over 6 percent in value on Wall Street. This decline followed the announcement of stricter export controls on semiconductor chips by the United States.
Investor sentiment remains cautious due to uncertainties surrounding the trade policies of the Trump administration, prompting a wait-and-see approach as market participants anticipate the next developments in this area.
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