Major European indices close lower for the day as a geopolitical risks weigh on sentiment

European stocks ended the day broadly in negative territory, weighed down by geopolitical tensions and weaker global sentiment. All major regional indices posted losses, with Italian and Spanish markets underperforming.

Closing levels:

• German DAX: 23,516.24, ▼255.22 (-1.07%)

• France’s CAC: 7,684.69, ▼80.43 (-1.04%)

• UK’s FTSE 100: 8,850.62, ▼34.31 (-0.39%)

• Spains Ibex: 13,910.59, ▼178.30 (-1.27%)

• Italy FTSE MIB: 39,438.74, ▼509.64 (-1.28%)

For the trading week:

• German DAX:-3.24%

• France’s CAC: -1.54%

• UK’s FTSE 100: +0.14%

• Spains Ibex: -2.37%

• Italy FTSE MIB: -2.86%

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.