European Bank Stocks Head for Biggest Two-Day Slump Since March

Banks have been Europe’s best-performing stocks for two years, and were on pace for stellar gains again in 2026. The return of French debt worries is threatening to derail the...

By Julien Ponthus and Bre Bradham · Bloomberg Markets

Banks have been Europe’s best-performing stocks for two years, and were on pace for stellar gains again in 2026. The return of French debt worries is threatening to derail the rally.