European stocks dip on second wave fears, Brexit uncertainty

The pan-European STOXX 600 index <.STOXX> fell 0.1%, with food and beverage <.SX3P>, healthcare <.SXDP> and retail <.SXRP> stocks leading declines. Hopes of more stimulus to help businesses ride out the COVID-19 pandemic helped European shares track gains in global equities in the past few weeks, but prospects of more lockdowns and signs of a delay in a vaccine have since dented sentiment. Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday imposed new restrictions on gatherings, restaurants, sports and school activities.