The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, was down 1.79 points, or 0.42%, at 428.38.
The UK’s FTSE 100 decreased 4.65 points, or 0.06%, to close at 7,346. France’s CAC 40 declined 31 points, or 0.47%, to end at 6,576.
Italy’s FTSE MIB was the worst performer of the day, falling 191 points, or 0.78%, to 24,339 at the closing bell.
Spain’s IBEX 35 lost 60 points, or 0.75%, to 8,040.
Germany’s DAX 30, on the other hand, rose 32 points, or 0.23%, to finish the fourth trading day of the week at 14,266.
Euro area annual inflation came in at 10.6% in October 2022, up from 9.9% in September. A year earlier, the rate was 4.1%, according to Eurostat, the EU statistical office.
EU annual inflation was 11.5% in October 2022, up from 10.9% in September. A year earlier, the rate was 4.4%, Eurostat said earlier.
Source: Anadolu Agency