Global markets mixed as French debt and AI concerns weigh on European stocks

Global markets showed mixed signals on Tuesday as Wall Street futures pointed to a divided opening, while European stocks traded lower amid risk aversion driven by concerns over government debt levels, recent violence in France, and questions about artificial intelligence investments. The CAC 40 fell 0.75% in Paris, with the Dax and FTSE also declining. French government bond yields rose ahead of a vote on the country's finance bill, with the spread over German Bunds widening to more than 150 basis points. European technology and semiconductor stocks dropped sharply on AI funding concerns. Investors remain cautious following French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's request for localized curfews after weekend protests mixed with cost-of-living grievances. Oil prices climbed, with Brent rising 1.74% to $111.49 per barrel, while the euro weakened slightly against the dollar.