https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-drift-as-europe-s-woes-dent-risk-appetite-markets-wrapContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-drift-as-europe-s-woes-dent-risk-appetite-markets-wraphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stocks-drift-as-europe-s-woes-dent-risk-appetite-markets-wrap#u108396Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:26:38 +0000European stocks closed at three-month lows as surging bond yields hammered banks, driven by rising French fiscal pressure and contagion risks. While Asian shares rose as Federal Reserve interest rate bets eased and bonds edged up, US stock futures remained steady. Fears of a European debt crisis sent bond yields soaring, creating distinct cross-regional divergences as global investors assessed economic vulnerability. European shares subsequently attempted to rise after last week's selloff, though French stocks continued to lag behind the broader recovery.Why it mattersMarket sentiment rem