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European Stocks Edge Lower as Investors Reassess Rate-Cut Risks
European stocks declined amid renewed uncertainty over US rate cuts, though regional indices remain poised for their best weekly performance since late September.
Major European indices closed lower as uncertainty over US interest-rate timing pressured sentiment across sectors. Despite the dip, the region’s primary benchmark remained on track for its strongest weekly gain since late September. Banking and cyclical names saw mild selling, while luxury and energy stocks provided some support. Market strategists said investors are recalibrating expectations after mixed economic data from the US and eurozone.
With earnings season tapering off, traders are turning their attention to inflation prints and central-bank commentary that could influence global fund flows.