London, October 28, 2025: Major European stock markets opened mostly lower on Tuesday as investors digested fresh economic data and corporate earnings, amid lingering geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns.
Germany’s DAX slipped 0.22% at the open, with Rheinmetall dropping 1.91% at 9:01 am CET. The Euro Stoxx 50 fell 0.27%, while France’s CAC 40 declined 0.44%, dragged down by BNP Paribas, whose shares tumbled 3.21% following the release of its quarterly results.
In contrast, the UK’s FTSE 100 edged up 0.12% as Airtel Africa surged 6.50% at 9:02 am CET, helping offset losses across other sectors.
The euro traded 0.08% higher against the US dollar at 1.16545, while the British pound remained flat at 1.33368 in early trade.
Markets remain cautious as weak German consumer confidence data for November signaled continued pressure from inflation and global political uncertainty.
