Stocks and euro slide as oil holds near $100
Global shares pulled back and the euro weakened as oil prices stayed near $100 amid Middle East tensions, while concerns over France’s fiscal woes weighed on sentiment.
Global stocks and the euro eased on Wednesday as oil prices held near 100 amid renewed Middle East tensions, while concern that France's fiscal problems could spill into broader debt markets continued to weigh on sentiment. 3% as markets reacted to the weaker tone across risk assets.