Monday’s European news cycle was shaped by sharp market moves, rising geopolitical risks, cyber disruptions, and new transatlantic financial cooperation.
European stocks end lower
European markets ended Monday in the red as political and corporate headwinds weighed on sentiment.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.5%, with losses spread across most sectors.
Autos were among the hardest hit, with the Stoxx Europe Automobiles and Parts index down 1.9%.
Porsche dropped 7.2% after cutting its 2025 profitability outlook and postponing electric vehicle launches on weaker-than-expected demand.
Volkswagen, its largest shareholder, also sank 7.1%.
Investors were also cautious as US President Donald Trump’s visa crackdown drew international attention, raising concerns about potential knock-on effects for trade and labour markets.
Consumer sentiment in the euro area edged higher in September, with the indicator rising by 0.6 points to minus 14.9, according to preliminary data from the European Commission.
UK warns Russia after NATO airspace breach
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned on Monday that Russian incursions into NATO territory risk triggering direct armed conflict.
Speaking at the UN Security Council, she said: “Your reckless actions risk direct armed confrontation between NATO and Russia. Our alliance is defensive, but be under no illusion, we stand ready to defend NATO’s skies and NATO’s territory.”
Her comments followed Estonia’s disclosure that three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated its airspace on Friday.
The incursion, which lasted 12 minutes, came just days after Russian drones entered Polish airspace.
NATO consultations are scheduled for Tuesday. Moscow dismissed Europe’s concerns as “hysterical.”
Cyberattack disrupts European airports
A ransomware incident targeting a third-party service provider caused widespread airport disruptions across Europe over the weekend, the EU’s cybersecurity agency ENISA confirmed on Monday.
The attack hit check-in and boarding systems at major airports in London, Berlin, and Brussels. Berlin Airport remained disrupted on Monday, with marathon participants among those stranded.
Brussels Airport said half of the scheduled flights on Sunday had been cancelled to reduce queues.
Heathrow also saw delays and cancellations, with aviation data provider Cirium reporting 29 cancellations across the three airports by Saturday.
Authorities said law enforcement is investigating while the affected provider works to restore services.
UK and US launch markets taskforce
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new “Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future” aimed at boosting cooperation on capital markets and digital assets.
The initiative, unveiled Monday, will explore innovation in wholesale digital markets and enhance competitiveness in both London and Washington.
The task force will report to both finance ministries within 180 days and will be chaired by officials from the UK and US Treasury Departments, with regulators from both sides participating.
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