The European stock exchanges start the session in sharp decline, in the wake of Wall Street and the Asian markets.
The collapse of US banks weighs on the stock markets while data on the labor market are awaited.
The next decisions of the central banks on the monetary policy front are in the spotlight.
The Milan Stock Exchange opens heavily
, the first Ftse Mib index drops 2.06% to 27,139 points.
Piazza Affari is weighed down by the negative performance of the banks.
A negative start also for Frankfurt (-1.69%), Paris (-1.67%) and London (-1.44%).