European Shares Decline on Weak Data; Investors Cautious Ahead of Central Bank Decisions
• European shares dropped on Monday following weak German business climate data and ahead of UK inflation numbers • Investors eyeing Bank of Japan policy decision on Tuesday regarding potential interest rate increases • Brent crude and gold prices rose on Monday morning • Energy and steel stocks advanced, while luxury names fell amid cautious consumer demand • Upcoming economic data releases Eurozone inflation, German consumer confidence, UK retail sales, French business climate