European stocks fell on Tuesday as investors awaited the results of inflation surveys for clarity on the European Central Bank's monetary policy path.
The European Stoxx 600 index stabilized at the beginning of Tuesday, according to Reuters.
Germany's DAX rose 0.2% after a report showed that wholesale prices in Germany fell 1.8% year-on-year in April.
All eyes are on the European Central Bank, which is due to publish the results of its surveys on inflation expectations.
The decline in expectations will boost market bets on a rate cut next week, a possibility supported by 91% of market participants.
Shares in Norwegian company Cadillac fell 2.3% after its first-quarter results showed it incurred losses.
Shares in German flavours and fragrances maker Symrise rose nearly 3%, leading gains in the STOXX 600, after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to buy.
