Stock indices closed mixed. 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.

Investors are awaiting the Fed's interest rate decision on Wednesday. They expect the Fed will cut its asset purchase program by another $10 billion.

Eurozone's seasonally adjusted trade surplus declined to 12.2 billion euros in July from 13.8 billion euros in June.

Indexes on the close:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,804.21 -2.75 -0.04%

DAX 9,659.63 +8.50 +0.09%

CAC 40 4,428.63 -13.07 -0.29%