London - European stocks were steady, with shares in energy companies extending Friday’s loss after Saudi Arabia and three other Arab countries cut off most diplomatic and economic ties to gas-rich Qatar.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index was little changed at 392.00 as of 09:27, halting a two-session gain. Trading may be muted as markets were closed for a public holiday in a number of European countries including Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Greece and Ireland.
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