Most stock indices traded higher on speculation for further stimulus measures by the European Central Bank.

The European Central Bank (ECB) President Mario Draghi said in an interview with Lithuanian business daily Verslo Zinios that the ECB bank is ready to use additional unconventional instruments to counter deflationary risks.

The volume of private loans in the Eurozone fell by 1.5% in August, in line with expectations, after a 1.6% drop in July.

M3 money supply in the Eurozone rose 2% in August, exceeding expectations for a 1.9% increase, after a 1.8% growth in July.

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 6,699.62 -6.65 -0.10%

DAX 9,706.64 +44.67 +0.46%

CAC 40 4,427.74 +14.02 +0.32%