European Stocks Steady as Insurers Drop, Trade Questions Persist

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May 13, 2025 at 3:19 AM EDT

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May 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM EDT

European stocks stalled as a drop in insurers and defensive sectors clouded any tariff-related positivity.

The Stoxx Europe 600 Index ended the session 0.1% higher, giving up earlier gains after US inflation data came in softer than anticipated.