Muscat: European stocks closed mixed Thursday, as investor concerns over the collapse of peace talks between the United States and Iran and weak economic data overshadowed positive corporate earnings. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index ended trading unchanged at 614.20 points, while Germany's DAX index fell 0.06% to 24,180.68 points, and France's CAC 40 index gained 0.87% to 8,227.32 points.

According to Qatar News Agency, Spain's IBEX 35 index declined 0.7%. Investors remained cautious amid the geopolitical tensions affecting the market, with the collapse of peace talks between major global players adding to the uncertainty. The mixed performance of the indices reflects the contrasting influences of robust corporate earnings against the backdrop of international political challenges and disappointing economic indicators.