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title: "Eurozone Stocks Decline for 3rd Session"
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description: "European stocks declined for the third consecutive session, with the Eurozone's STOXX 50 falling 0.8% and the STOXX 600 dropping 1.1%. Negative earnings reports, hawkish signals from the ECB, and a softening US labor market contributed to the downturn. Notable declines included Shell (-3.5%), BBVA (-8.8%), Maersk (-3.5%), and Rheinmetall (-6.5%). Conversely, BNP Paribas rose 1.5% after improving its shareholder return outlook, while ArcelorMittal saw a slight increase following a strong Q4 profit report."
datetime: "2026-02-05T17:22:11.000Z"
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# Eurozone Stocks Decline for 3rd Session

European stocks closed firmly lower on Thursday amid a batch of negative earnings, hawkish hints from the ECB, and the impact of a softening US labor market.

The Eurozone's STOXX 50 fell 0.8% to 5,976 and the European STOXX 600 dropped 1.1% to 612.

The ECB left its rates unchanged as largely expected during the session, but President Lagarde downplayed the recent data of softer inflation and concerns of a stronger euro, limiting bets of incoming cuts this year.

Conversely, the BoE held rates but multiple MPC members opted for cuts.

Shell fell 3.5% after missing profit estimates amid lower crude prices.

BBVA tumbled 8.8% as its results failed to meet investor expectations.

Maersk fell 3.5% after warning of a decline in earnings in 2026, and Rheinmetall dropped 6.5% after cutting its guidance.

On the upside, BNP Paribas added 1.5% after raising its outlook for shareholder returns, and ArcelorMittal inched higher after reporting a stronger-than-expected Q4 profit.

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