After paring a few early gains Chinese equity markets closed in firmer mode

  • Shanghai Comp Index +0.8% at 2897.34
  • CS1300 Index +0.4% at 3104.84

Eurostoxx 50 futures down 0.23% in early European trading.

  • DAX futures -0.24%
  • CAC40 -0.26%
  • FTSE -0.24%