European stocks edged lower as traders awaited key inflation data from several countries. The STOXX 600 index fell 0.2%, with the DAX and CAC 40 also in the red. U.K. markets were closed for a holiday. JDE Peets NV surged 17% after Keurig Dr Pepper announced a $18.4 billion deal to acquire the Dutch coffee company. Orsted dropped 17% due to a U.S. government order to halt wind farm construction. Valneva saw a 25% decline after its mosquito-borne disease shot was suspended in the U.S. following adverse events reports. Nvidia Corp earnings are also eagerly anticipated to gauge tech sector momentum.

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