CNBC_ European indices closed with collective losses at the end of Thursday's trading, weighed down by rising oil prices and as investors continued to evaluate corporate earnings results.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index STOXX 600 declined by 1.01% at the close, while the German DAX index fell by 1.04%, impacted by a sell-off that affected most major sectors.
The French CAC index dropped by 1.39%, recording the largest loss among major European indices, and the British FTSE 100 index fell by 0.26% at the end of the session.
The declines coincided with rising oil prices, which added pressure on investor sentiment in European markets.
Traders also continued to evaluate corporate earnings results and their potential impact on profit and growth expectations for the coming period.
