European stocks close sharply lower amid global sell-off as recovery concerns weigh
European stocks fell sharply on Thursday amid a global sell-off as concerns about the economic recovery resurfaced.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally closed down 1.8%, with retailers dropping 3.2% to lead losses as all sectors and major bourses slid deep into negative territory.
The plunge for Europe reflected negative sentiment in both Asia and the U.S.
Reference: CNBC