European stocks slip and oil drops on midterm caution

European stocks edged down on Monday as investors braced for the US midterm elections and key central bank decisions. Oil prices dropped sharply on hopes for progress in Middle East diplomacy, while markets awaited upcoming earnings reports.

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The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, October 30, 2026. REUTERS/Staff

European stocks edged down 0.10% on Monday morning, while Brent Crude Oil fell 4.5% to about $108. Markets face a pivotal week digesting central bank decisions, corporate earnings, and United States midterm elections. Investors are weighing geopolitical shifts and tech valuation risks ahead of the vote.