Doha: European stock indexes opened mixed on Thursday: Investors await further developments in global markets amid the sharp retreat in oil prices.

According to Qatar News Agency, among the major European markets, Germany's DAX index rose 0.26%, while France's CAC 40 index slipped slightly by 0.01%. Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 index fell 0.17%, reflecting the ongoing uncertainty in the markets as investors monitor the impact of fluctuating oil prices.