European markets closed lower Monday as positive momentum from last week stuttered.
The Stoxx 600 index ended 0.2% lower, while sector movements were somewhat muted. Oil and gas stocks led gains, up 0.8%.
European markets
Regional markets saw a week-long rally powered by a series of solid earnings and a perceived dovish tilt from central banks.
U.S. stocks were slightly higher on Monday as Wall Street tried to maintain its momentum from last week's strong performance, while most Asia-Pacific markets took heart from a soft U.S. jobs report last week that helped reduce interest rate expectations.
South Korea stocks surged on Monday after the country re-imposed a ban on short-selling.