The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was around 0.2% lower shortly after the opening bell, with the U.K.’s FTSE 100 down 0.2%, while France’s CAC 40 was up 0.3%, and Germany’s DAX was 0.2% higher.
The travel and leisure sector led losses, with healthcare stocks also in negative territory.
Traders will be focusing on earnings from Persimmon, Lego and Leonardo are also set to be released Tuesday.
Volkswagen reported a 15% year-on-year drop in annual operating profit on Tuesday, citing an increase in costs and “extraordinary expenses” in regards to its restructuring plans. The company’s shares were up by around 2.5% during early deals.
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