LONDON — European stocks extended losses on Friday amid a global downturn, as weak U.S. economic data sparked fears of a recession.

LONDON — European markets turned lower on Thursday as investors processed a raft of central bank action, including the Bank of England’s first interest rate cut in four years.

LONDON — European markets closed lower on Monday, reversing earlier gains, as investors looked ahead to another busy week of earnings and central bank meetings.

LONDON — European stocks closed lower Wednesday, continuing negative sentiment seen in the previous two trading sessions as technology stocks plummeted.

Puerto Rico is suing the oil industry for at least $1 billion, joining a list of nine states and dozens of municipalities taking legal action against oil companies for their alleged role in producing “climate change” effects, E&E News reported.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 index ended the session down 0.69%, with bank stocks tumbling 1.5% as utilities managed a 0.1% gain.

European markets closed slightly higher on Monday, with a murky political and economic backdrop leaving global stocks listless.

Far East to U.S. ocean freight rates are up between 36%-41% month over month, while air freight prices have jumped 9% this year.

LONDON — European stocks fell on Tuesday as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s next meeting and U.S. inflation data.

LONDON — European stocks opened lower Monday as traders reacted to initial results from the EU Parliament elections which suggest far-right parties have surged in popularity.