Closing changes:
- Stoxx 600 -0.5%
- German DAX -0.5%
- UK FTSE 100 -0.5%
- French CAC -0.7%
- Italy MIB -0.4%
- Spain IBEX -0.1%
The DAX opened higher but was steadily sold throughout the trading day. In the bigger picture, the gains since October continue to consolidate at the top of the range.