Europe Stocks Post Worst Drop in Two Months After Nearing Record

Investors will watch economic reports today, with the euro area updating on consumer prices, while the U.S. releases private income and spending data. A report on U.S. manufacturing is also due, along with factory gauges across the euro region.

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European stocks posted their worst drop in more than two months, after nearing a record on Tuesday.

The Stoxx Europe 600 Index slipped 1.1 percent to 397.95 at the close of trading, as all but two of 19 industry groups slid. Technology shares posted the worst performance, extending losses as U.S. peers also fell. ARM Holdings Plc and ASML Holding NV lost more than 5.5 percent.