European stock markets fell on Monday, led by France where the CAC 40 index dropped 1.3% to 7,854.31 points after violent protests during which more than 2,000 people were arrested nationwide. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the demonstrators in a televised address. Oil prices fell around 2% after U.S. President Donald Trump decided to put sweeping sanctions on Russia on hold, a move expected to increase Russian energy exports. Brent crude fell to $107.55 per barrel and U.S. crude to $97.19 per barrel. In Asia, volatility persisted in technology shares, while Indonesia’s benchmark index fell to its lowest level since 2020.
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