European shares fell in limited trading due to the Christmas holiday on Monday as risk appetite was hit after the mutant Omicron led to a spike in COVID-19 cases globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.2 percent after Asian shares were mixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banks and technology stocks were among the biggest losers on the index, while oil stocks followed the falling oil prices. The health care and real estate sectors led the gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The stock exchanges of Britain, Australia, and Hong Kong were closed for a holiday, while the US stock exchange resumed work on Monday after Friday’s holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Globally, more than 4,500 flights were canceled over the Christmas holiday season due to the uncertainty surrounding the spread of the omicron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
France recorded a record infection rate of Covid-19 on Friday, prompting the government to hold an extraordinary meeting on Monday that may result in the imposition of new restrictions. The French CAC index was stable in early trading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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