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European Stocks Steady as Investor Focus Shifts to Economic Data

Bloomberg Markets Monday 24 August 2026, 07:15 UTC By Will Standring 1 min read
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European Stocks Steady as Investor Focus Shifts to Economic Data European stocks were subdued, with the macro outlook back in focus as traders looked to data for clues about the health of the region’s economy. The Stoxx 600 Index was little changed at 8:15 a.m. in London. The tech and healthcare sectors were the biggest laggards.

European Stocks Steady as Investor Focus Shifts to Economic Data European stocks were subdued, with the macro outlook back in focus as traders looked to data for clues about the health of the region’s economy. The Stoxx 600 Index was little changed at 8:15 a.m. in London. The tech and healthcare sectors were the biggest laggards. ASML Holding NV and SAP SE dropped more than 1%.
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