European markets had a lackluster start to the new trading week, as global investors looked ahead to the U.S. Federal Reserve's next meeting.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally closed 0.1% lower, having spent the session hovering either side of the flatline. Telecoms stocks fell 1.4%, while autos climbed 0.9%.
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The Fed will start its Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Tuesday with a policy decision due the next day. A Reuters poll of economists is expecting the Fed to hold its benchmark interest rates steady at 5.25% to 5.5%.
Overnight, Japan's Nikkei 225 index led gains in Asia-Pacific markets on Monday, while China shares extended gains after data showed its economy kicked off the year on a strong note.
U.S. stocks moved higher on Monday morning, led by gains in Nvidia, as Wall Street awaited a key artificial intelligence conference.