Stock indices traded lower as corporate earnings and yesterday's Fed' interest rate decision weighed on markets.

The Fed has decided to end its bond-buying program as widely expected.

The Fed kept its interest unchanged and said that interest rates would remain unchanged for a "considerable time".

The number of unemployed people in Germany declined by 22,000 in October, beating expectations for a 5,000 increase, after a 9,000 gain in September. September's figure was revised down from a 13,000 rise.

Germany's adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.7% in October, in line with expectations.

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,393.25 -60.62 -0.94%

DAX 8,924.41 -158.40 -1.74%

CAC 40 4,065.14 -45.50 -1.11%