European DAX Index Falls Below Key Threshold as Inflation Fears Mount

European stocks suffered significant losses on Friday as the DAX index dropped below a critical level, ending a period of recent market gains. The downturn was driven by a combination of rising inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions that sharply deteriorated investor sentiment across European markets. The sell-off marked a sobering reversal from the optimistic trading that had characterized recent sessions, with investors growing increasingly cautious about economic prospects amid persistent inflationary pressures and ongoing international uncertainties.