European stock markets close mixed, 2 indices post records

By Ovunc Kutlu

ANKARA (AA) – European stock markets closed mixed on Tuesday, and some indices retreated from record high levels.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, added only 0.66 points, or 0.14%, to close at 479.53 after hitting a record high of 479.71 points during the session.

London's FTSE 100 was down 13 points, or 0.19%, closing at 7,274, after reaching an all-time high of 7,303.39 points on Monday.

Germany's DAX 30 was the best performer of the day, soaring 148 points, or 0.94%, to 15,954.

France's CAC 40 climbed 33 points, or 0.49%, to 6,927 after it climbed to a new record high of 6,933.35 points during the day.

Italy's FTSE MIB 30 was down 16 points, or 0.06%, to end the day at 27,189 after it hit a record high of 27,303.01 points on Monday.

Spain's IBEX 35 saw the highest decline of the day, shedding almost 77 points, or 0.84%, to close at 9,105.