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Europe's STOXX600 falls as autos, telecoms lead broad sell-off

Economic Times 2 hrs ago·19 Sept 2026, 4:20 am

European stocks took a downturn on Friday, primarily influenced by the disappointing outlook from Volkswagen and considerations surrounding Airtel Africa's IPO. This trend notably affected auto and telecom sectors. Despite oil prices stabilizing, energy shares were down on the week, alongside increased caution from central banks amid inflation worries. Meanwhile, healthcare and insurance sectors managed to thrive, contrasting sharply with the struggles faced by banks and automobile stocks.

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Europe's STOXX600 falls as autos, telecoms lead broad sell-off