European Defense Stocks Plummet Following Trump's Announcement of Another Meeting with Putin
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 17 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
European Defense Stocks Decline: European defense stocks fell significantly after President Trump and President Putin announced plans for a summit to discuss the Ukraine war, leading to concerns in the sector despite recent record highs due to EU military reforms.
Impact of Summit on Market: The market's reaction may change depending on the outcomes of the upcoming summit, with previous meetings showing that lack of concrete results can lead to further declines in defense stock values.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
