European stocks closed broadly lower on Monday, due largely to profit taking after recent gains, and data showing contraction in manufacturing activity in major European economies.
The pan European Stoxx 600 ended down by 0.2%. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 drifted lower by 0.18%, Germany's DAX ended down 1.04%, and France's CAC 40 settled with a loss of 0.4%, while Switzerland's SMI finished with a gain of 0.13%.
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Market Analysis
April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.