European stocks open lower as luxury goods weigh on French index

European markets opened cautiously on Monday, pressured by declining luxury stocks, particularly Hermès, which saw first-quarter sales hurt by Middle East tensions.

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The CAC 40 fell under pressure from French premium sectors as investors remained cautious amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

Commodity price volatility, including oil, depends directly on potential regional conflict escalation.

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