European stocks slide as precious metals sell-off weighs on markets; Mining stocks drop 3%

European stocks started the trading week in negative territory as concerns over AI and volatility in precious metals haunted global markets.

# European stocks slide as precious metals sell-off weighs on markets; Mining stocks drop 3% European stocks started the trading week in negative territory as concerns over AI and volatility in precious metals haunted global markets. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/02/european-markets-sotxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-global-markets-silver-gold-bitcoin.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*