European markets dipped for a second straight session on Wednesday, as last year's rally continues to stutter.
The Stoxx 600 index provisionally closed 0.17% lower, with sectors trading in mixed territory.
Mining stocks remained one of the week's worst performers, down 1.07%, while media stocks rose 0.75%.
Asia-Pacific markets mostly turned lower overnight, although Japan stocks extended gains after notching a 33-year high in the previous session.
In recent weeks, traders have boosted their bets on a Federal Reserve pivot, bracing for rate cuts as soon as March.
Organizations:
Federal Reserve, Group
Locations:
Asia, Pacific, Japan, U.S