That buy-the-dip temptation
STOXX 600 unchanged
French politics weigh
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Wall St futures steady
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THAT BUY-THE-DIP TEMPTATION
Markets remain on shaky ground over political developments in Europe and in France, in particular. Paris politics remain deeply in uncertain waters, but the debate among traders has already started over whether it's time to jump back in.
Price action this morning seemed to suggest that some investors were tempted to do so already, but the move quickly faded, likely indicating that bargain-hunters might have to wait for clearer times before gaining the upper hand in markets.
Caution dominates the broader European equity market, and that feel is trickling down to specific sectors in the region.
Take French telecoms, where JPMorgan is advising clients to steer clear of any buy-the-dip temptation.
"One cannot assess the sell-off in Orange and Bouygues without acknowledging the entire CAC40 is -9% in a month due to recent French political turmoil. Hence whilst Bouygues and Orange do both screen very cheap, we believe it remains too early to add exposure," write analysts at the U.S. bank.
So, after rising at the open by as much as 0.7%, the STOXX 600 .STOXX is now back near Friday's close at six-week lows.
(Danilo Masoni)
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FOR MONDAY'S OTHER LIVE MARKET POSTS:
WAITING FOR BARDELLA’S MANIFESTO CLICK HERE
STOXX AT THE OPEN: BOUNCING BACK CLICK HERE
EUROPE'S FUTURES INCH UP AFTER FRENCH BATTERING CLICK HERE
CHINA FAILS TO CHEER, AS FRANCE SCORES OWN CLICK HERE
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