European stocks follow Asia lower on weak Chinese economic data

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European stocks followed Asia lower on Monday, as weak Chinese economic data reinforced investors’ concerns that the world’s second-largest economy was struggling to bounce back after three years of severe pandemic restrictions. 

Europe’s regionwide Stoxx 600 lost 0.5 per cent at the opening bell, extending…