European markets closed lower on Monday as investors focused on the next U.S. Federal Reserve meeting, which begins on Tuesday.

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce its eighth consecutive rate hike at this week’s policy meeting.

U.S. stocks traded lower on Monday, as investors grew cautious ahead of a busy week of central-bank meetings and corporate earnings.

The stock market has had a strong start to the year, with the Dow, Nasdaq Composite, and S&P 500 all rising.

The stock market has had a strong start to the year, with the Dow, Nasdaq Composite, and S&P 500 all rising.