European markets ended the day mixed Tuesday as investors remained in wait-and-see mode.
The Stoxx 600 index closed down 0.1% after a muted day's trading and a flat session on Monday as third-quarter earnings season winds down.
Retail stocks led gains, up 0.7%, while autos stocks fell by 1.6%.
European markets
Overnight, Asia-Pacific markets largely rose, led by gains in tech and Chinese property stocks.
U.S. stocks were lower in early deals Tuesday.
On Tuesday, investors will keep an eye out for the minutes from the Federal Reserve's Oct. 31 to Nov. 1Â policy meeting. Traders are hoping to glean some insight into the policymakers' rate decision and learn what it might take for them to change tack.
Fed funds futures pricing data suggests a nearly 100% probability that the Federal Open Market Committee will hold steady on rates at its upcoming December meeting.