European Markets, January 18, 2013

As of January 18, European markets dropped due to the disappointing U.S. economic data related to consumer sentiment despite the continuing central banks’ stimulus and economic growth rate in China.

While FTSE 100 rose by 0.36%, reaching 6,154.41, DAX slipped by 0.43%, dropping to 7,702.23 and CAC 40 index closed at 3,741.58, corresponding to a decrease of 0.07%.