European stocks fell for a third day, after completing their worst week in a month, as investors weighed increasing violence in Ukraine. U.S. stock-index futures were little changed, while Asian shares dropped.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index fell 0.6 percent to 326.74 at 10:01 a.m. in London for a third day of losses, its longest streak in a month. Standard & Poor’s 500 Index futures slid 0.1 percent, while the MSCI Asia Pacific Index lost 0.4 percent.
The crisis in Ukraine is adding some volatility to the market, especially considering that there is a real economic risk if the situation escalates further,Thursday’s meeting will be key to see if the parties involved are able to find a diplomatic solution to desescalate the situation.
Europe’s VStoxx Index, a gauge of options prices on Euro Stoxx 50 Index contracts, rose 6.2 percent to 19.44 today, its highest level in three weeks.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index fell 0.6 percent to 326.74 at 10:01 a.m. in London for a third day of losses, its longest streak in a month. Standard & Poor’s 500 Index futures slid 0.1 percent, while the MSCI Asia Pacific Index lost 0.4 percent.
The crisis in Ukraine is adding some volatility to the market, especially considering that there is a real economic risk if the situation escalates further,Thursday’s meeting will be key to see if the parties involved are able to find a diplomatic solution to desescalate the situation.
Europe’s VStoxx Index, a gauge of options prices on Euro Stoxx 50 Index contracts, rose 6.2 percent to 19.44 today, its highest level in three weeks.