The Paris Bourse fell sharply to -1.98% in the last week before Christmas

The Paris Bourse continued its decline on Monday morning (-1.89%), weighed down by the health restrictions taken by certain European countries on the eve of the end of year celebrations.

At 9:20 am, the CAC 40 index fell by 130.77 points to 6,795.86 points.

Friday, the Parisian coast had fallen by 1.12%.

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The market environment "

," writes Michael Hewson, analyst at CMC Markets.

Concerns about the health situation

Against this backdrop, investors remain nervous after the US Federal Reserve decided to cut back more quickly on measures that have supported the world's largest economy throughout the health crisis. This policy change is expected to lead to three interest rate hikes in 2022. Stock market indices initially reacted well to the Fed's announcement that it raises monetary uncertainties, but now they are worried about the end of the era of cheap money and the consequences of rising rates on the most valued sectors.

In addition, "

" observes Robert Schein at Blanke Schein Wealth Management. In the Netherlands, all non-essential shops, restaurants, bars, cinemas, museums and theaters closed on Sunday until January 14. In Germany, the group of experts advising the government sounded the alarm on Sunday against the spread of the Omicron variant and called for further reductions in contact with the population "

". In France, the Minister Delegate in charge of Industry Agnès Pannier-Runacher announced that she tested positive for the Covid-19 virus on Sunday.

Moreover, investors take a dim view of the fact that the American Democratic Senator Joe Manchin has announced that he will reject the program of social and ecological reforms which aims to transform America, deeming it too expensive in times of inflation. .