European Shares Wobble As Global Markets Brace For High-Stakes Rus-Ukraine Talks
European shares fell slightly as markets prepared for major developments in U.S. interest rate policy and high-profile meetings between U.S. President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy, and European leaders. Investors are closely watching for outcomes that could impact global economic conditions and stock market trends.

European shares experienced volatility on Monday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index dropping by 0.2%, signaling caution among investors ahead of key economic and geopolitical events. The focus was on potential developments from meetings involving U.S. President Trump, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy, and European officials in Washington.
These discussions follow Trump's recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which did not culminate in a binding agreement. With attention turning to the Kansas City Federal Reserve's pivotal Jackson Hole symposium, markets are highly attentive to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming speech concerning economic outlook and policy direction.
The expectation of U.S. interest rate cuts is keeping Treasury yields low, impacting global markets. The U.S. dollar saw mixed reactions, while commodities, such as gold and oil, experienced slight recoveries. Analysts point to solid earnings from mega-cap tech firms as underpinning recent stock market resilience.
(With inputs from agencies.)