European Stocks Slip on Rate, Earnings Jitters

European Stocks Slip on Rate, Earnings Jitters
The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany on Oct. 7, 2021. Staff/Reuters
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European stocks kicked off the week slightly lower on Monday as nerves around inflation and the upcoming earnings season offset surging commodity prices that supported oil and mining shares.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index slipped 0.4 percent in morning trading, with travel & leisure and real estate stocks the biggest decliners.