Stock indices traded lower as commodity shares fell.

Meanwhile, the economic data from Germany was weaker than in the previous period. Destatis released its trade data for Germany on Wednesday. Germany's seasonally adjusted trade surplus increased to €20.8 billion in October from 19.2 in September.

Exports fell at a seasonally and calendar-adjusted 1.2% in October, while imports dropped 3.4%.

On a yearly basis, German exports increased 3.3% in October, while imports rose by 3.0%.

Germany's current account surplus was at €23.0 billion in October, down from €25.0 billion in September. September's figure was revised down from a surplus of €25.1 billion.

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,117.75 -17.47 -0.28 %

DAX 10,607.38 -66.22 -0.62 %

CAC 40 4,647.13 -34.73 -0.74 %