The index of top European shares tumbled 2.2% with Banks and commoditystocks the hardest hit.
欧洲股指下跌2.2%，其中银行和商品类股票遭受冲击最大。
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In Europe, shares fell for a fifth straight session led by Banks, electricity and commoditystocks.
在欧洲，股市在银行、电力和大宗商品类股的引领下连续第五天下降。
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Higher futures prices could have sent a signal to commodity producers, who then decided to hoard their stocks rather than sell them in the cash market.