European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.25% at 6,026, Dax 40 -0.30% at 25,276, FTSE 100 -0.04% at 10,235, CAC 40 -0.65% at 8,259, FTSE MIB -0.11% at 45,800, IBEX 35 +0.39% at 17,711, PSI +0.43% at 8,639, SMI -0.50% at 13,409, AEX -0.08% at 1,010

European equity markets closed mostly lower, with notable declines in major indices like the Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX, which could signal a cautious sentiment ahead of the US trading session.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 16 Jan 2026, 16:50 UTCOn the live feed at 16:30 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado will not reveal details of conversation with Trump and did insist on returning to Venezuela as soon as possible

16:38

US President Trump says he had a great meeting on Healthcare this morning, government money must be paid, not to the insurance companies, but directly to the people; Healthcare will be provided at a substantially reduced cost

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European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.25% at 6,026, Dax 40 -0.30% at 25,276, FTSE 100 -0.04% at 10,235, CAC 40 -0.65% at 8,259, FTSE MIB -0.11% at 45,800, IBEX 35 +0.39% at 17,711, PSI +0.43% at 8,639, SMI -0.50% at 13,409, AEX -0.08% at 1,010

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US Supreme Court says it may announce opinions on January 20th

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Fed's Bowman (voter) says Fed should be ready to cut rates again amid job market risks

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However, the IBEX 35 and PSI posted gains, indicating some selective strength, possibly on sector-specific news or resilience in local economies. Overall, this mixed performance may reflect ongoing concerns about economic conditions or geopolitical factors influencing risk appetite in the region.

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