Determine the sentiment expressed in the news from financial perspective.
Options: positive, negative

The European Union's competition watchdog said it would pursue an in-depth investigation into Microsoft Corp. MSFT, +1.36% 's  planned $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. ATVI, +1.45% ,  adding to the global scrutiny of whether the deal could harm competition in the videogame industry.
negative