European stocks slightly lower at Tuesday open

UK's FTSE 100 index decreases 0.33% at open

By Tuba Sahin

ANKARA (AA) – European stock exchanges were slightly lower at the opening bell on Tuesday amid investor concerns on recession risks and the energy crisis.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, was flat at 413.4 at Tuesday's opening compared to the previous close.

The UK's FTSE 100 index decreased 0.33%, or 23.7 points, to 7,263.74.

Germany's DAX 30 was marginally down by 0.03%, or 4.43 points, to 12,756.35 points.

France's CAC 40 fell 0.17%, or 10.2 points, to open the day at 6,083.02 points.

Italy's FTSE MIB declined 0.23%, or 50.19 points, to 2,1430, while Spain's IBEX 35 was flat at 7,862.49.

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