European exchanges close Wednesday lower

By Ovunc Kutlu

ISTANBUL (AA) — European stocks closed with losses on Wednesday.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European markets in 17 countries, was down 1.13 points, or 0.23%, at 485.63.

The UK's FTSE 100 declined 52 points, or 0.68%, to close at 7,628. Germany's DAX 30 lost 111 points, or 0.65%, to 16,921.

France's CAC 40 fell 27 points, or 0.36%, to finish the session at 7,611. Italy's FTSE MIB dropped 140 points, or 0.45%, to end the day at 30,976.

Spain's IBEX 35 was the worst performer of the day, diving 114 points, or 1.15%, to 9,888 at the closing bell.