European stocks were moving lower on Thursday as investors weighed escalating Middle East tensions and monitored mixed earnings updates.
Regional losses remained limited after official data showed the U.K. economy returned to growth in May, driven by the service sector output.
According to the Office for National Statistics, GDP grew 0.1 percent in the month, offsetting a 0.1 percent fall in April, which was the first drop since October 2025. On a yearly basis, GDP advanced 1.3 percent in May.
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European Shares Edge Lower With Iran Tensions, Earnings In Focus
2026-07-16 09:22:30
