European Markets Decline as Travel Stocks Lead Losses

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Mar 21, 2025
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In early trading, European markets experienced a downturn, with travel stocks leading the decline. The temporary closure of London's Heathrow Airport, due to a fire at a nearby substation, significantly impacted the travel and leisure sector, causing a nearly 2.1% drop in stock prices within the sector.

International Airlines Group (IAG, Financial), the parent company of British Airways, saw its stock fall by approximately 3.4% as a result of the disruptions at Heathrow Airport. This incident has underscored the vulnerability of travel stocks to unexpected operational interruptions.

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