European Shares Weigh US Data As Earnings Season Begins (FTSE: +0.2%, DAX: -0.4%)

European shares opened lower on February 10, 2026, as investors weighed mixed US economic data and the start of the earnings season. The FTSE fell 0.2% and the DAX dipped 0.4% at the opening. The dollar strengthened against the euro amid mixed manufacturing and employment reports, pressuring exporters. Major banks reported mixed results, with volatility expected in the banking sector as earnings are released over the next two weeks. The broader S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite are also under watch for direction.