Europe's main stock index fell on Thursday as market sentiment was subdued amid geopolitical tensions boosting demand for safe havens, with chip stocks the biggest drag after disappointing forecasts from industry leader Nvidia.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.1 percent by 0820 GMT, set to fall for a fifth straight session amid uncertainty over the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia and the potential impact of Donald Trump's victory on the US domestic front.
Shares of chipmakers ASML, Infineon and ASM International fell after AI chip leader Nvidia, the world's largest company by market value, forecast its slowest revenue growth in seven quarters.
Meanwhile, shares of Soitek jumped 14 percent after the French semiconductor supplier reported first-half results, limiting losses in the technology sector.
The personal and household goods, retail and automobile sectors were the most affected, with their indices declining by rates ranging between 0.8% and 1%.
Shares in CTS Eventum plunged 8 percent after the German ticketing group reported nine-month results, while JD Sports Fashion fell 13 percent after the sportswear retailer warned its annual profit would come in at the lower end of its forecast range.
Meanwhile, Halma shares jumped 9 percent after the health and safety equipment maker reported its half-year results.
