Brussels - Saba:
European stocks declined on mixed corporate earnings and waning market confidence regarding a potential trade agreement with the United States after reports that the European Union is preparing countermeasures.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3 percent to 545.1 points, the German DAX index fell 0.4 percent to 18,410 points, and the French CAC 40 index fell 0.35 percent to 7,520 points.
European stocks declined on mixed corporate earnings and waning market confidence regarding a potential trade agreement with the United States after reports that the European Union is preparing countermeasures.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3 percent to 545.1 points, the German DAX index fell 0.4 percent to 18,410 points, and the French CAC 40 index fell 0.35 percent to 7,520 points.