Doha: European stocks were steady on Monday with traders holding a cautious stance ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later this week. The Stoxx 600 European index rose 0.06 percent, insurance stocks climbed 0.7 percent, while travel and leisure shares lost 0.6 percent.
According to Qatar News Agency, automobile stocks fell slightly. French food and beverage maker Danone's stock plunged 2.6 percent.