European equity close: DAX touches a record then gives it back

Closing changes in Europe:

• Stoxx 600 -0.7%
• German DAX flat
• France CAC -0.9%
• UK FTSE 100 -0.4%
• Spain IBEX +0.9%
• Italy's FTSE MIB -0.1%

The German DAX touched a record high but wasn't able to hold onto the gains and finished flat.