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The $315 billion flash drop in European markets, according to Citi, was caused by a trader’s miscalculation.

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The 5 billion flash drop in European markets, according to Citi, was caused by a trader’s miscalculation.

Citigroup Inc. said its London trading desk was responsible for a flash crash in Europe that sent stocks tumbling across the continent after a sudden 8% drop in Swedish stocks.

“One of our traders made an error when inputting a transaction this morning,” the New York-based bank said in an emailed statement late Monday. “Within minutes, we had identified and corrected the error.”

According to a person familiar with the situation who asked not to be identified because he or she was discussing non-public information, Citigroup is in talks with regulators and exchanges about the incident.

A five-minute selloff in the OMX Stockholm 30 Index wreaked havoc on bourses from Paris to Warsaw, knocking the main European index down by as much as 3% and wiping out 300 billion euros ($315 billion) at one point.

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Nasdaq Stockholm’s spokesman said the brief drop wasn’t due to a technical glitch on the exchange’s part. “Our first priority was to rule out any technical problems with our systems, and our second priority was to rule out any external attacks.” Nasdaq Stockholm spokesman David Augustsson said, “We have now excluded both.”

“It is very clear to us that a very significant transaction made by a market participant is the cause of this market move,” he said.

The OMX Stockholm 30 Index fell 1.9 percent, roughly in line with European stock markets. It had dropped as much as 8% in just five minutes before quickly recouping most of its losses.

Citi may suffer financial and reputational harm as a result of the error, as Nasdaq has stated that it will not cancel any trades made on the Nordic markets.

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Despite safeguards, equity markets can be very sensitive to erroneous trades, according to Joakim Bornold, savings economist at Soderberg & Partners.

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Virat Kohli pays tribute to Ratan Tata, Jay Shah ‘deeply saddened’ by veteran industrialist’s demise

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Virat Kohli pays tribute to Ratan Tata, Jay Shah ‘deeply saddened’ by veteran industrialist’s demise

Tributes continue to pour in for Ratan Tata, with Virat Kohli and Jay Shah taking to their social media accounts to bid farewell to the industrialist.

Former Indian captain and batting legend Virat Kohli paid a touching tribute to Ratan Tata, the legendary business tycoon, who passed away on Wednesday night. Tata, a Padma Vibhushan recipient, was undergoing treatment in intensive care since Monday but breathed his last in Mumbai, leaving a profound impact on many across the nation.

Kohli expressed his condolences through his Instagram account on Thursday morning, sharing a heartfelt message along with a photo of the late industrialist.

Tata’s contribution to business, society, and philanthropy has been widely acknowledged, and his passing marks the end of an era.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, also conveyed his sorrow, stating, “Deeply saddened by the loss of Shri Ratan Tata Ji. His leadership, integrity, and dedication to society set a remarkable standard for legacy. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. Rest in peace, Sir.” Shah’s words reflect the collective grief of a nation that has long admired Tata’s contributions to the country.

BCCI’s tribute

Additionally, the BCCI issued a statement about his demise.

“The BCCI expresses its deepest sorrow and joins the nation in mourning the passing of Shri Ratan Tata ji. His invaluable contributions across diverse fields have been instrumental in shaping India’s growth and success story.

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His extraordinary legacy, founded on the principles of passion, empathy, visionary leadership, innovation, and excellence, will continue to inspire and guide future generations for years to come,” the statement read.

Ratan Tata, born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, embarked on his journey with the Tata Group in 1962 as a young executive. Over the decades, he transformed the group into a global conglomerate. His work was acknowledged with India’s second-highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008, and he received numerous accolades, including honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions in India and abroad.

Tata is survived by his family, including brothers and sisters Simone Tata, Jimmy Tata, Noel Tata, Aloo Tata, Shireen Jejeebhoy, Deanne Jejeebhoy, Leah Tata, Maya Tata, Neville Tata, Manasi Tata, Jamset Tata, Tiana Tata, and others, as mentioned in a family statement.

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