The STOXX 600 slipped 0.1% as HSBC shares fell nearly 7% on a revenue miss, according to Reuters. Investors are now watching the ECB decision due Thursday.
US index futures ticked higher on Tuesday while Brent slipped after two sessions of declines. Investors are watching the Fed rate decision and a slate of corporate earnings.
Novartis raised its 2026 core profit outlook as third-quarter operating profit beat estimates, though a $1.9 billion write-down cut net income sharply.
Lockheed Martin, RTX, L3Harris and HII won fresh military contracts this week, according to Stocktwits, as the conflict with Iran keeps defense demand in focus.
The largest US oilfield services firm SLB reported third-quarter profit above analyst expectations, with North American revenue up 24%, according to Reuters.
Halliburton reported third-quarter revenue up 1.8% to $5.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.60, both above analyst forecasts. Shares rose nearly 5% in pre-market trading.