Live Markets: European shares soft, remain in narrow range

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25/09/2025 09:03

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EUROPEAN SHARES SOFT, REMAIN IN NARROW RANGE

Major European stock markets are slightly weaker on Thursday, with the STOXX 600 .STOXX continuing to trade in a narrow trading range.

The pan-European benchmark was last down less than 0.3%, with construction .SXOP and healthcare .SXDP stocks lagging.

Breadth is slightly negative with decliners outpacing advancers by about 1.8:1.

The retail sector .SXRP is the best performing, supported by a 10% rise in Swedish fashion retailer H&M HMb.ST.

Other major markets are also lower. The DAX .GDAXI, CAC .FCHI and FTSE 100 .FTSE are down between 0.1% and 0.4%.

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(Samuel Indyk)

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EARLIER ON LIVE MARKETS

EUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: FUTURES STEADY, MARKETS AWAIT CATALYST CLICK HERE

STOCKS TAKE A BREATHER CLICK HERE

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