European stock markets started Tuesday's session mostly lower, as investors awaited ZEW's latest report on economic sentiment in Germany and the Eurozone, to be released after the markets open. Traders' attention was also focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the results of efforts by top officials from around the world to ease tensions and find a way to provide humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
The DAX lost 0.14% at 9:02 am CET, with Sartorius decreasing 0.67%. The FTSE 100 declined 0.13% at 9:00 am CET, while St. James's Place shrank 4.87%. The pan-European Euro Stoxx 50 fell 0.22% at 9:00 am CET, as Nokia Corporation plunged 4.19%. The CAC 40 added 0.39% at 9:05 am CET, with Compagnie de Saint-Gobain falling 1.34%.
All indices moved into green territory shortly after the opening bell.
The euro was down by 0.23% against the dollar at 8:58 am CET, selling for $1.05361. In comparison, the pound decreased by 0.38% to go for $1.21685 at the same time.
