In the European session, the German Benchmark Index traded slightly lower, above 18,400 levels.
European shares advanced on Wednesday, bolstered by strong corporate earnings reports. However, gains were constrained by declining oil and metal prices.
Investors remained cautious as they awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's second day of testimony, seeking further insights into the future direction of interest rates.
Powell's remarks were anticipated to provide more clarity on the central bank's monetary policy strategy amidst ongoing economic uncertainties.