The stock indices stocks traded mixed amid the consumer confidence in the Eurozone. The consumer confidence should be -8.0 in May, from -8.6 in April.

The current account surplus in the Eurozone was 18.8 billion euro in March, after a surplus of 21.9 billion euro in February. Analysts had expected an increase to 24.2 billion euro.

A.P. Moeller-Maersk A/S shares rose 2.9% after the company forecasted an increase of its profit in 2014.

Current figures:

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                              6,789.28                             -12.72                      -0.19%

DAX                                      9,647.68                               +8.60                      +0.09%