LONDON: European stock markets fell at the start of trading on Monday following a drop in Tokyo, as traders tracked the latest inflation developments and fallout from the Wagner revolt.

London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index slipped 0.2 percent to 7,447.85 points.

European stock markets extend losses at open

In the eurozone, Frankfurt’s DAX index lost 0.3 percent to 15,783.40 points and the Paris CAC 40 shed 0.3 percent to 7,142.39.