European stock indices closed lower, despite positive economic statistics
On Tuesday, the main European stock indices closed trading in the red zone, continuing the negative dynamics on Monday. At first, the exchanges saw growth under the influence of new economic data from Germany, but by the end of the day DAX fell by 0.24%, FTSE 100 - 0.11%, CAC 40 - 0.33%. Confidence in the German economy in January showed an increase of 6.8 points compared to the previous month, having increased to 61.8 p.p. This data was provided by the Center for European Economic Research ZEW. Consumer price level in December was in line with expectations analysts - it decreased by 0.3% on an annualized basis, on a monthly basis increased by 0.5%. However, the situation with the coronavirus in the region continues to exert pressure on indices. The number of diseases remains high, in in connection with which the authorities of the countries are tightening quarantine restrictions. Therein including, France began to discuss with other members of the European Union introduction of stricter rules for crossing borders within the EU.