European shares fall as global AI rout gathers pace

European shares dropped broadly as a global market rout intensified amid uncertainty over artificial intelligence stocks following the Democratic victory in the US Congress. Traditional sectors declined while clean energy and airline stocks posted gains.

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The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, November 5, 2026. REUTERS/Staff

European shares dropped 1% to 648.83 points on Friday morning amid a global market rout driven by artificial intelligence uncertainty. The downturn wiped out weekly gains, leaving the pan-European index down 0.3% overall.