European shares slump on virus fears, banks hit by weak earnings

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European shares fell on Wednesday as investors feared that a resurgence in COVID-19 cases would quash hopes of a swift recovery in the global economy, while rising U.S.-China tensions also dented sentiment.

) dropped 5.8% after swinging to a loss in the first quarter as the COVID-19 pandemic drove up loan loss provisions.

The global mood tracked a grim overnight session on Wall Street after a top U.S. infectious disease expert warned that premature moves to reopen U.S. economy could have dire consequences.

 

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Banks are cheap investment now if you have the spare cash and can wait a year....Irish banks particularly are at an all time low right now and are my choice for a long term investment.

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