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Markets cautious as investors weigh China growth and tech-sector losses
Markets began the week cautiously after technology shares led a fall on Wall Street late Friday, with the Nasdaq down 2.1%.
China's economy grew 4.5%, slightly above expectations, giving some support to Asian shares.
The result matters especially in Asia, where markets have greater exposure to technology companies.
In Europe, investors are watching France, where protests and rising street violence have added to political and fiscal uncertainty.
Spain's Ibex was unsure whether it could extend gains made the previous week.
The week is also important for results from major technology companies, though no further market moves or results are given.
Markets began the week cautiously after Wall Street fell late on Friday, led by technology shares.
The Nasdaq dropped 2.1% on Friday.
Investors are facing a key week of results from major technology companies.
China’s gross domestic product grew 4.5%, one tenth of a percentage point above expectations.
In Europe, attention returned to France amid social protests and political and fiscal concerns.
- Who
- Investors and financial markets.
- What
- Markets began the week cautiously ahead of results from major technology companies.
- When
- Monday, 19 October 2026; the preceding Wall Street decline occurred on Friday.
- Where
- Global markets, including Wall Street, China and Europe.
- Why
- A Friday sell-off led by technology shares weighed on sentiment, while investors awaited major technology company results.
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Wall Street fell late in the session, with the Nasdaq dropping 2.1%.
Markets began the week cautiously, while China reported GDP growth above expectations.
- Nasdaq
- Fell 2.1% on Friday
- China GDP growth
- 4.5%
- China GDP growth versus forecast
- One tenth of a percentage point above expectations
- Upcoming results
- A key week for major technology companies