European shares fell at the beginning of the week's trading, as investors expected the possibility of China providing more stimulus to its economy, amid fears of a possible global recession.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index declined by 0.63%, at 463 points, at 10:24 am Mecca Al-Mukarramah time, led by the chemical and construction sectors.
The British FTSE 100 index also decreased by 0.5% at 7,604 points, the German DAX by 0.54% to 16,270 points, and the French CAC by 0.51% at 7,351 points.
Despite this decline, European stocks are higher in June, offsetting last month's declines, with investors betting on China's stimulus measures, as well as the Federal Reserve's temporary halt to raising interest rates.
