European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -2.10% at 5,616, Dax 40 -2.84% at 22,860, FTSE 100 -2.43% at 10,055, CAC 40 -2.03% at 7,808, FTSE MIB -2.42% at 43,661, IBEX 35 -2.38% at 16,887, PSI -2.06% at 8,947, SMI -2.39% at 12,454, AEX -2.24% at 978

European equity markets closed sharply lower, with the Euro Stoxx 50 down 2.10% and major indices like the DAX and FTSE 100 experiencing declines around 2.5%. This widespread sell-off could indicate investor concerns around economic conditions or geopolitical tensions, warranting close attention to how these factors evolve during the US session and their potential implications for risk sentiment across global markets.