European shares fall after China data

Updated May 16 2022 - 8:06pm, first published 7:51pm
Unexpectedly weak economic data from China highlighted fears about a slowdown in growth.
Unexpectedly weak economic data from China highlighted fears about a slowdown in growth.

European stock indexes opened lower on Monday, after oil prices slid and riskier currencies took a hit during the Asian session as unexpectedly weak economic data from China highlighted fears about a slowdown in growth.