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Feb 22 (Reuters) - European shares opened lower on
Wednesday, weighed down by a decline in mining stocks as metal
prices fell, and as strong economic data sparked worries that
interest rates could stay higher for longer.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.4% by 0809
GMT. Investors are also awaiting the release of the minutes of
the U.S. Federal Reserve's last meeting, due later in the day.
The European basic resources index shed 1.4%, as
miners tracked a fall in copper prices, also weighed down by
worries about the demand outlook from China.
Data, on Tuesday, showed French and German economic activity
moved back into growth territory, while a rebound in U.S.
business activity also backed views that interest rates in both
economies will remain higher for longer.
In a bright spot, Stellantis rose 1.9% after the
carmaker said its operating profit grew 17% in the second half
of last year on a strong product and pricing mix.
(Reporting by Shreyashi Sanyal in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio
D'Souza)
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