European stock markets close in the sign of weakness in the week of the central banks. Paris records a -0.2% with the Cac 40 at 8,148 points.

London is marginal at - 0.06% with FTSE 100 at 7,722 points. Frankfurt scores 0.02% with Dax at 17,933 points. The focus on the Fed on Wednesday is expected to be a key factor in the market's direction. The ECB is set to announce new measures to boost the economy on Wednesday.