European and Asian Stocks Mostly Lower as Global Sentiment Takes a Hit

Market Overview - European and Asian equities experienced a decline, reflecting a risk-off sentiment as December begins [1] - London's FTSE 100 decreased by less than 0.1%, while Paris CAC 40 fell by 0.3% [1] - Frankfurt's DAX dropped by 0.7%, and the pan-European Stoxx 600 retreated by 0.2% [1] Influencing Factors - Global market sentiment is being shaped by changing expectations regarding potential U.S. interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in December [1]