European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.99% at 5,967, Dax 40 -0.99% at 24,672, FTSE 100 -1.55% at 10,277, CAC 40 -1.17% at 8,202, FTSE MIB -0.82% at 49,291, IBEX 35 -0.29% at 18,052, PSI -1.43% at 9,134, SMI -1.11% at 13,135, AEX -1.17% at 1,019

European equity markets closed notably lower, with the Euro Stoxx 50 dropping nearly 1%, reflecting a broader negative sentiment across the region. This decline in major indices like the DAX and FTSE 100 suggests concerns over economic conditions or geopolitical tensions, which could have implications for market sentiment heading into the US session.