The temporary short selling ban issued across several European countries to help deal with the market volatility caused by Covid-19 has been halted.

In a statement published 18 May, the European Securities and Markets Authority announced the “non-renewal and termination” of the emergency restrictions it put in place in March in Austria, Belgium, France, Greece, Italy and Spain. Last month, it had said an extension past this date might be necessary; but has now decided against it.