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%