European Stocks Decline on Spanish Bank Weakness

The video discusses significant banking stories in Spain and Italy, highlighting the EU court ruling requiring Spanish banks to refund mortgage customers and the financial struggles of Italian banks like Monte dei Paschi. It also covers the volatility in European markets, noting a significant drop in the V STOXX index and how investors are reacting to recent geopolitical events.

How did the V STOXX index perform in December compared to previous years?

What factors did investors seem to be shrugging off according to the text?