In the European session, the German Benchmark Index traded below 18,500 levels.
European markets found some stability on Tuesday after a turbulent Monday triggered by the announcement of snap elections in France. Investors' focus is now turning towards the upcoming U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve meeting. Despite the political uncertainties in France, broader concerns about instability in the Euro area remain contained.
In the UK, the FTSE 100 index (UKX) rose by 0.04% after the UK's unemployment rate increased to 4.4% in April, slightly above the expected 4.3%.