European Stocks Slip as Investors Weigh Economic Data and the Fed

Group 1 - European shares experienced a decline, with the Stoxx 600 index falling by 0.2% in early trading, while the Dax decreased by 0.3% and the FTSE 100 dropped by 0.2% [2][3] - The UK labor market data indicated an unemployment rate of 4.7% in July, which is the highest in four years, contributing to investor concerns [2] - A positive indicator for the euro zone was the 0.3% increase in industrial output for August compared to the previous month, suggesting resilience in the economy despite U.S. tariffs [3]