Most stock indices traded lower due to the weak German retail sales and speculations over further stimulus measures from the European Central Bank.

The German adjusted retail sales dropped 0.9% in April, after a 0.7% decline in March. Analysts had expected a 0.4% rise.

The unadjusted retail sales in Germany climbed 3.4% in April, after a decrease of 1.9% in March.

Societe Generale SA shares decreased 2.3% after its Russian unit posted a drop in first-quarter profit.

BNP Paribas SA shares declined 5.1% due to the company may be forced to pay a penalty exceeding $10 billion in the U.S.

Current figures:

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                             6,860.87                             -10.42                      -0.15%

DAX                                     9,940.58                               +1.68                      +0.02%

CAC 40                                4,501.89                              -28.62                      -0.63%