European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -1.01% at 5,922, DAX -0.60% at 24,271, FTSE 100 -1.05% at 10,498, CAC 40 -1.14% at 8,236, AEX -0.28% at 1,019, IBEX 35 -0.65% at 18,143, FTSE MIB -0.63% at 47,903, SMI -1.13% at 13,134, PSI -0.45% at 9,136

European equities closed notably lower today, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down over 1%, reflecting broad market weakness across major indices. This decline could indicate shifting investor sentiment, possibly driven by recent economic data or geopolitical developments that may impact market confidence going into the US session.