19.02.202608:26:17UTC+00European Stocks Ease from Record Highs

European equities slipped on Thursday, easing back from the record highs hit in the previous session. Both the Euro Stoxx 50 and the broader Stoxx Europe 600 dipped 0.1%, as investors turned more cautious amid rising US-Iran tensions and a new round of major corporate earnings. Markets also assessed minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting, which showed many policymakers fear disinflation could proceed more slowly and unevenly than previously expected. On the corporate front, Nestlé advanced more than 3% after beating Q4 sales growth forecasts. Rio Tinto gained 2%, even as it reported flat annual earnings that missed expectations, while Airbus slumped more than 5% after cutting its main jet production target due to persistent supply chain constraints. German property group Vonovia rose 1.5% following an upgrade from Morgan Stanley, marking a reversal after nearly two years under an underweight rating.