European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.39% at 5,812, Dax 40 -0.31% at 23,944, FTSE 100 -1.16% at 10,213, CAC 40 -0.39% at 8,072, FTSE MIB -0.51% at 47,796, IBEX 35 -0.62% at 17,665, PSI -0.60% at 9,210, SMI -0.88% at 13,032, AEX -0.38% at 997

European equity indices closed lower, with the FTSE 100 declining 1.16%, reflecting market concerns possibly linked to economic indicators or geopolitical tensions. This broad-based sell-off suggests investor caution ahead of key market events, while the downtrend could indicate a risk-off sentiment that might carry into the upcoming US session.