Gas price surge, recession fears weigh on European shares

European shares slipped on Tuesday as investors fretted about soaring energy prices and a weak economic outlook after data showed business activity in the region contracted this month.
ING shares dip 4% after earnings; provisions rise on inflation worries

ING Groep NV (INGA.AS) reported higher-than-expected provisions in its fourth quarter earnings report on Thursday, as the largest Dutch bank braced for the impact of higher inflation on customers.