Stock indexes turned lower
On Friday, April 25 stocks of major European countries fell. It is reported by Bloomberg.
British Stock Exchange Index (FTSE 100) fell by 0.42%;
French Stock Index (CAC 40) fell by 0.64%;
The German stock index (DAX) was lower by 0.05%;
Italy's stock index (FTSE MIB) was lower by 0.66%;
Spain's key stock index (IBEX) fell by 0.36%;
European stocks were sharply lower on Friday, as concerns over fresh tensions between Ukraine and Russia dampened market sentiment. Markets were jittery after Ukrainian forces killed up to five pro-Moscow rebels on Thursday. In response to Ukrainian antiterrorist operation, Russia launched army drills near the border, sparking fears its troops would invade.