Europe Markets: European stocks decline for a third straight session, with focus on U.S. stimulus and rising COVID-19 cases

European equities fell on Wednesday, and U.S. stock futures gave up a grip on gains, as investors kept a close watch on stimulus talks and concerns over rising virus cases on both sides of the Atlantic. Earnings news was also keeping investors busy.

European equities fell on Wednesday, and U.S. stock futures gave up a grip on gains, as investors kept a close watch on stimulus talks and concerns over rising virus cases on both sides of the Atlantic. Earnings news was also keeping investors busy.