India, May 21 -- European stocks turned in a mixed performance on Wednesday after a cautious session as investors awaited clarity on the trade front. The impasse in Ukraine peace talks and data showing a bigger than expected increase in UK inflation weighed on sentiment.
A downward revision in U.S. federal deficit weighed as well. Investors also awaited the outcome of the G7 finance ministers' meeting for directional clues.
The pan European Stoxx 600 edged down 0.04%. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 crept up 0.06%, Germany's DAX gained 0.36%, and France's CAC 40 closed down 0.4%, while Switzerland's SMI ended 0.22% down.
Among other markets in Europe, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden and Turkiye closed weak.
Belgium, Czech Republic,...