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London Reclaims Crown as Europe's Largest Stock Market

London Stock Exchange knocks Paris off the top spot in a European market shuffle. French election jitters cause sell-off, while London enjoys a comeback. Will this reignite the UK market, or is it just a temporary win?

London Reclaims Crown as Europe's Largest Stock Market

London Reclaims Top Spot as Europe's Largest Stock Market

 

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has regained its crown as the most valuable stock market in Europe, surpassing Paris after nearly two years. Data from Bloomberg shows the total market capitalization of companies listed on the LSE reached $3.18 trillion, edging out Paris' $3.13 trillion.

 

While both markets continue to fluctuate, analysts view this as a significant milestone. The French market's decline is attributed to uncertainty surrounding the upcoming elections, while the UK market is seen as recovering from a period of underperformance.

 

Shifting Fortunes

 

The LSE held the title of Europe's largest stock market for many years before being overtaken by Paris in November 2022. Factors contributing to London's decline at the time included the fallout from former Prime Minister Liz Truss' economic policies, a weakened pound, recession fears, and lingering effects of Brexit.

 

French Market Turbulence

 

The recent shift can be largely attributed to the upcoming French elections. President Emmanuel Macron's surprise announcement of snap elections triggered a sell-off, wiping out an estimated $258 billion from the market capitalization of French companies. Banks heavily invested in government debt, such as Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, and Credit Agricole, saw their shares plummet by over 10% each.

 

Looking Ahead

 

The reclaiming of the top spot by London is symbolic, but the future remains uncertain. Both markets are likely to experience continued volatility. Analysts will be watching how the French elections unfold and the overall economic health of both countries to determine if this is a temporary blip or a more sustained trend. 


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