Khartoum: European stock indices declined at the start of trading on Tuesday: The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell by 0.3 percent, reaching 606.90 points.
According to Qatar News Agency, France's CAC 40 index dropped by 0.34 percent, while Germany's DAX index declined by 0.22 percent. In the UK, the FTSE 100 index also fell by 0.22 percent.
In contrast, Italy's FTSE MIB index experienced a rise, increasing by 0.49 percent. This mixed performance in major indices reflects the varying market conditions across different European countries.