• European stock markets mid session: stocks traded little changed as signs of slowdown in the Chinese economy weighed on markets

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15 September 2014

European stock markets mid session: stocks traded little changed as signs of slowdown in the Chinese economy weighed on markets

Stock indices traded little changed as signs of slowdown in the Chinese economy weighed on markets. China's industrial production rose 6.9% in August, after a 9.0% in July. Analysts had expected an increase of 8.8%. That was the slowest pace since December 2008

Fixed-asset investment in China increased 16.5% in August, missing expectations for a 16.9% rise, after a 17.0% gain in July.

Eurozone's seasonally adjusted trade surplus declined to 12.2 billion euros in July from 13.8 billion euros in June.

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 6,792.15 -14.81 -0.22%

DAX 9,664.13 +13.00 +0.13%

CAC 40 4,432.57 -9.13 -0.21%

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