European Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Sector Variations

European stock markets exhibited mixed performance, with the UK, France, and Germany experiencing slight declines, while Italy's market rose by 0.9% at closing, and Spain's market remained stable. According to RTHK, mining and energy stocks performed well, whereas technology, software, and media stocks faced pressure. The UK's FTSE 100 index initially climbed to 10,373 points, marking a new intraday high, but later retreated to close at 10,314 points, down 26 points or approximately 0.3%, ending a three-day upward trend. Germany's DAX index rose by as much as 1.2% in early trading, nearing the 25,100-point level, but reversed to close at 24,780 points, down 16 points or about 0.1%, halting a two-day rise. France's CAC index closed at 8,179 points, experiencing a minor decline of 1 point.