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European stocks hit by worries over Catalonia

Spanish government says it will suspend autonomous rule in Catalonia after region's leaders fail to renounce their push for independence

European stocks hit by worries over Catalonia

An escalation of political tensions in Spain, a clutch of disappointing corporate updates and concerns about growth in China prompted investors to yank down European stocks on Thursday, MarketWatch reports.

Where indexes are trading: The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell 0.7% to 389.34. No sector traded higher, and consumer goods and services shares were down the most. The index on Wednesday rose 0.3%.

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