European stocks are broadly lower as investors await crucial economic data post-longest U.S. government shutdown. President Trump signed a funding package ending the shutdown. UK and German markets are down, France remains positive. UK’s 3I Group shares drop 16%. Aviva and WPP down over 4.5%. Endeavour Mining soars 11.5%. In Germany, Siemens down 5.5%, Merck gains over 6%. France sees Kering, Teleperformance, Carrefour up. Eurozone industrial production rose 0.2% in September. France’s unemployment rate rose to 7.7%. UK GDP grew 0.1% in Q3. UK trade deficit narrows.
Read more at Nasdaq: European Stocks Pare Early Gains As Markets Digest Earnings, Economic News
