Major European stock indexes all closed down sharply. The German DAX30 index fell 3%, the British FTSE 100 index fell 1.59%, the French CAC40 index fell 3.31%, and the European Stoxx 50 index fell 3.66%.

Major European stock indexes all closed down sharply. The German DAX30 index fell 3%, the British FTSE 100 index fell 1.59%, the French CAC40 index fell 3.31%, and the European Stoxx 50 index fell 3.66%.