European Stocks Slip Ahead of PMI, US Jobs Data

European Stocks Slip Ahead of PMI, US Jobs Data
The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sept. 2, 2021. Staff/Reuters
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European stocks slipped on Friday ahead of U.S. employment data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook, while fresh concerns about slowing Chinese growth dented the mood.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.2 percent by 0723 GMT but on track for small weekly gains.