Stock markets mixed on contradictory economic, monetary indicators

20.10.2022

European shares ended the Wednesday session slightly lower despite a slightly better-than-expected reading on euro area consumer price inflation.

"Some of the enthusiastic dip-buying seen earlier in the week has faded, although this might just be a lull before any short-term bounce," said IG chief market analyst Chris Beauchamp.

"Earnings have been better than...