European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.69% at 5,755, Dax 40 +0.06% at 23,601, FTSE 100 -0.44% at 10,309, CAC 40 -0.71% at 7,984, FTSE MIB -0.64% at 44,488, IBEX 35 -1.20% at 17,144, PSI +0.83% at 9,152, SMI -0.56% at 12,850, AEX -0.23% at 1,001

European equity markets closed mixed today, with the Euro Stoxx 50 declining, driven largely by bearish sentiment in the major indices such as the CAC 40 and IBEX 35, which fell notably. This divergence indicates ongoing market volatility and investor caution ahead of potential macroeconomic data releases, impacting risk sentiment ahead of the US session.