Frankfurt scores -0.1% with the Dax at 17,698 points. Paris recorded a -.3% with Cac 40 at 7,932 points.

London closes at +0.08% with FTSE 100 at 7,.646 points. (HANDLE). (Handerle) . Europe closes the lackluster session. European stock market: Europe closes sluggishly, Frankfurt - 0.1%. Europe closes  sluggish session.