European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.24% at 5,881, DAX -0.06% at 24,141, FTSE 100 -0.75% at 10,379, CAC 40 -0.84% at 8,158, AEX +0.64% at 1,021, IBEX 35 -1.09% at 17,691, FTSE MIB -0.52% at 47,656, SMI -0.59% at 13,170, PSI -0.92% at 9,124.

European equity markets closed mixed, with most indices showing slight declines, indicating a lack of momentum heading into the US session. Notably, while indices like the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 fell more significantly, the AEX bucked the trend with a modest gain, suggesting diverging sectoral performances or regional factors at play. This mixed close may reflect broader market uncertainty, particularly as traders eye upcoming US economic data and central bank cues.