EU financial market correction risk looms amid high valuations, watchdog says
( September 10, 2026, 12:07 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: European financial markets face a heightened risk of a sudden correction as strong investor optimism and high technology valuations diverge from a weaker economic outlook and rising geopolitical tensions, the European Securities and Markets Authority said. In its latest risk monitoring report, ESMA warned that persistent inflation and emerging threats linked to frontier AI could add to vulnerabilities, despite markets remaining resilient so far.Press release follows. Report attached....
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