European Stocks Close Negative On February 5, 2026 Amid Policy Uncertainty

European stock markets closed mostly lower on February 5, 2026, as policy uncertainty and mixed economic data tempered investor sentiment. The FTSEuro Stoxx 600 ended down 0.8% at 42,350, while the DAX 30 slipped 0.6% to 15,820. The CAC 40 closed 0.7% lower at 6,140. ECB officials signaled potential further rate hikes, weighing on risk assets. Inflation remained above 6% in December, and industrial production declined in January, contributing to the broader market decline.