The major European indices are closing the day lower but well off their lows for the day. The indices are closing closer to their highs.

  • German DAX, -0.6%. The intraday low reached -3.15%
  • France, 's CAC, -1.3%. The intraday low reached -3.5%
  • UKs FTSE 100, -0.32%. The intraday low reached -1.76%
  • Spain's Ibex, unchanged. The intraday low reached -2.34%
  • Italy's FTSE MIB, -1.3%. The intraday low reached -3.19%