Most stock indices declined after the weaker-than-expected German economic data. German industrial production dropped 1.8% in May, missing expectations for a 0.3%, after a 0.3% decline in April. April's figure was revised down from a 0.2% increase.

Sentix investor confidence index for the Eurozone increased to 10.1 in July from 8.5 in June, beating expectations for a drop to 7.5.

PostNL NV shares surged 18% after increasing its profit forecast.

Deutsche Boerse AG shares declined 3% after fter Credit Suisse Group AG downgraded the company's shares.

Indexes on the close:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,823.51 -42.54 -0.62%

DAX 9,906.07 -103.01 -1.03%

CAC 40 4,405.76 -63.22 -1.41%