Stock indices traded lower on fears about the spread of the Ebola virus in the U.S. News said that a doctor who had worked in Africa had tested positive for the Ebola virus in New York City.
The European Central Bank will announce the results of stress tests on Sunday.
The Gfk German consumer confidence index increased to 8.5 in November from 8.4 in October, beating forecasts for a decline to 8.1. October's figure was revised up from 8.3.
The U.K. gross domestic product (GDP) climbed 0.7% in the third quarter, in line with expectations, after a 0.9% rise in the second quarter.
On a yearly basis, the U.K. GDP increased 3.0% in the third quarter, in line with expectations, after a 3.2% rise in the second quarter.
Current figures:
Name Price Change Change %
FTSE 100 6,396.92 -22.23 -0.35%
DAX 9,012.73 -34.58 -0.38%
CAC 40 4,134.01 -23.67 -0.57%