Major European indices trade on a mostly lower note while the U.K.’s FTSE (+0.6%) outperforms with financials contributing to the strength.
STOXX Europe 600: -0.2% (-1.8% week-to-date),
Germany’s DAX: -0.1% (-2.1% week-to-date),
U.K.’s FTSE 100: +0.6% (+0.2% week-to-date),
France’s CAC 40: -0.5% (-2.7% week-to-date),
Italy’s FTSE MIB: -0.4% (+0.1% week-to-date),
Spain’s IBEX 35: -0.2% (+0.5% week-to-date).