European markets moved lower on September 22, 2026, with all major equity benchmarks and both major European currency indexes in the supplied data posting declines. The session followed a broadly positive performance on September 21, marking a modest reversal across the region.

The MSCI Europe index recorded the largest decline, falling 0.39% to 2,791.18. The DAX followed with a 0.38% decline to 25,478.69, while the EURO STOXX 50 dropped 0.31% to 6,298.48.

Major European Equity Benchmarks Move Lower

The FTSE 100 declined 0.21% to 10,716.16, while the CAC 40 fell 0.14% to 8,127.29. The Euronext 100 Index recorded the smallest equity decline, edging 0.09% lower to 1,896.22.

The broad-based weakness contrasted with the gains recorded across all major equity benchmarks during the previous session. The declines remained relatively contained, with no major equity index in the supplied data falling more than 0.40%.

The DAX remained close to the 25,500 level, while the EURO STOXX 50 stayed near 6,300 despite the session’s decline.

European Currencies Also Weaken

Currency markets followed the broader weaker direction. The British Pound Index declined 0.18% to 133.68, while the Euro Index fell 0.15% to 114.68.

Both currencies gave back part of their gains from September 21. The pound moved down from 133.93, while the Euro Index slipped from 114.86.

The simultaneous declines across equities and currencies resulted in a broadly softer European market session.

Outlook

European markets ended September 22 lower across all major equity and currency indicators supplied. MSCI Europe and the DAX recorded the largest equity declines, while the Euronext 100 and CAC 40 posted smaller losses. The euro and pound also weakened modestly. Following the previous session’s broad rebound, the latest figures indicate a return to a more cautious market tone.