European stocks were moving lower on Thursday, as investors fretted about inconclusive U.S. midterm election results and tightening COVID-19 curbs in China.
Traders also awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day that is expected to show some moderation in price growth.
The pan-European STOXX 600 was down 0.3 percent at 418.95, after snapping a three-day winning streak on Wednesday.
The German DAX and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 slipped around 0.2 percent while France's CAC 40 index shed 0.6 percent.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.