European markets moved lower on September 18, 2026, with all major equity benchmarks in the supplied data recording declines. The session marked a reversal from the broad gains seen on September 17, while European currencies delivered mixed results.

The CAC 40 recorded the largest equity decline, falling 0.59% to 8,138.35. The FTSE 100 followed with a 0.56% drop to 10,755.57, while the DAX declined 0.46% to 25,599.38.

Major European Equity Benchmarks Move Lower

The EURO STOXX 50 fell 0.36% to 6,300.20, while MSCI Europe declined 0.33% to 2,799.13. The Euronext 100 Index posted a 0.31% loss, ending at 1,893.42.

The broad-based declines represented a clear change from the previous session, when most major equity benchmarks gained. The latest figures show that every major equity index in the supplied data finished lower, with the CAC 40 and FTSE 100 recording the largest percentage declines.

Despite the daily losses, the EURO STOXX 50 remained slightly above the 6,300 level, while the FTSE 100 remained close to 10,756.

European Currencies Show Mixed Performance

Currency markets diverged. The Euro Index rose 0.13% to 114.78, while the British Pound Index declined 0.24% to 133.54.

The euro therefore recovered modestly following its 0.65% decline on September 17. The pound, however, extended its weakness after falling 0.67% in the previous session.

The contrasting movements in the euro and pound added another layer of divergence to an otherwise broadly weaker European market session.

Outlook

European equities ended the week under pressure, with all major benchmarks in the supplied data declining. The CAC 40, FTSE 100 and DAX recorded the largest losses, while the Euronext 100 and MSCI Europe also moved lower. Currency performance remained mixed, as the euro gained modestly while the pound continued to weaken. The next trading sessions will show whether the latest equity declines persist or stabilize following the recent rebound.