European and U.S. equity markets closed with mixed results on February 20 and 21, 2025. The DAX index in Germany fell by 0.41% to 22,341, while the FTSE 100 in the UK decreased by 0.57% to 8,663. Conversely, France's CAC 40 managed a slight gain of 0.15%, closing at 8,123. The Euro Stoxx 50 also saw a minor decline of 0.06% to 5,459. In the U.S., the S&P 500 dropped 1.71% to 6,013, the Nasdaq 100 fell 2.06% to 21,614, and the Dow Jones decreased by 1.69% to 43,428. The Russell 2000 index experienced a larger decline of 2.94%, closing at 2,195. Overall, the market sentiment reflected a cautious approach amidst ongoing economic concerns.