With the UK and US closed it was a bit quieter but the main thrust of trading was a 'sell the fact' on the US debt ceiling and ongoing economic concerns.
- Stoxx 600 -0.1%
- German DAX -0.2%
- French CAC -0.3%
- Italy MIB -0.4%
- Spain IBEX -0.1%
The gap higher in the DAX at the start of the day was steadily sold.