European stock close in red territory

By Ovunc Kutlu

ISTANBUL (AA) - European stocks closed in red Wednesday.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, was the worst performer of the day, shedding 1.31 points, or 0.29%, to 452.07.

The UK's FTSE 100 fell 12 points, or 0.16%, to end the session at 7,744. Germany's DAX 30 lost 11 points, or 0.08%, to 15,081.

France's CAC 40 posted a 6.6-points, or 0.09%, loss to close at 7,043.

Italy's FTSE MIB fell 9 points, or 0.03%, to 25,875. Spain's IBEX 35 declined 9.6 points, or 0.11%, to end at 8,957.