European stocks slip ahead of US data

Europe's main stock markets fell on Tuesday as the strength of US recovery was downplayed and after Tokyo's benchmark shares index closes lower for the first time in seven sessions.London's benchmark FTSE 100 index slid 0.55 percent to 5,281.43 points in late morning deals.Frankfurt's DAX 30 lost 0.17 percent to 5,774.79 points and in Paris the CAC 40 dropped 0.29 percent to 3,829.13 near the half-way stage.The DJ Euro Stoxx 50 index of top eurozone shares declined 0.24 percent to 2,889.21 points.

European stocks fell on Wednesday due to concerns over the growth outlook for China and the eurozone, and after official data showed the British economy shrank more than previously thought.London's FTSE 100 index of top shares slid 0.28 percent to 5,852.84 points in morning deals and Frankfurt's DAX 30 shed 0.40 percent to 7,050.87 points.In Paris, the CAC 40 fell 0.38 percent to 3,456.55 points and Madrid's Ibex 35 lost 0.31 percent to 8,114.6 points.

European stocks fell on Thursday in cautious deals before this week's EU finance meeting which is expected to approve a boost in the firewall against future financial turmoil.In late morning trading, London's FTSE 100 index of top shares slid 0.69 percent to 5,768.40 points, Frankfurt's DAX 30 shed 0.78 percent to 6,944.74 points and in Paris the CAC 40 fell 0.49 percent to 3,410.46.

European stock markets slid Wednesday, erasing earlier gains, as investors digested news that Britain was dangerously close to recession and tracked ongoing woes over the eurozone debt crisis.In midday trade, London's benchmark FTSE 100 index of top shares retreated 0.60 percent to 5,717.18 points, Frankfurt's DAX 30 index dropped 0.66 percent to 6,377.10 points and the Paris CAC 40 lost 0.82 percent to 3,295.36.The European single currency dipped to $1.2962 from $1.3030 late in New York on Tuesday.

European stock markets slid Wednesday, erasing earlier gains, as investors digested news that Britain was dangerously close to recession and tracked ongoing woes over the eurozone debt crisis.In midday trade, London's benchmark FTSE 100 index of top shares retreated 0.60 percent to 5,717.18 points, Frankfurt's DAX 30 index dropped 0.66 percent to 6,377.10 points and the Paris CAC 40 lost 0.82 percent to 3,295.36.The European single currency dipped to $1.2962 from $1.3030 late in New York on Tuesday.

Europe's main stock markets fell on Friday as investors digested robust British growth data and awaited output figures from the United States amid fears of a double-dip recession.London's FTSE 100 index of top shares dipped 0.12 percent to 5,149.84 points approaching midday trade -- despite official data showing Britain's economy growing at its fastest pace for nine years in the second quarter.Frankfurt's DAX 30 also dropped 0.12 percent to 5,905.15 points and in Paris the CAC 40 index shed 0.31 percent at 3,466.70 points.

Europe's main stock markets fell on Friday as investors looked ahead to key economic growth figures from the United States, after dissecting news of a major takeover, company earnings and eurozone data.London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares fell 0.49 percent to 5,287.29 points in morning trade. Frankfurt's DAX 30 dropped 0.65 percent to 6,095.67 points and in Paris the CAC 40 index shed 0.64 percent to 3,629.08 points.The Stoxx 50 index of top eurozone shares declined 0.72 percent at 2,733.01 points.

Europe's main stock markets slid on Monday, as investors took profits from pre-weekend gains, and miners and energy groups were hit by lower commodity prices, dealers said.In midday deals, London's benchmark FTSE 100 index was down 0.61 percent at 5,290.17 points.Frankfurt's DAX 30 dropped 0.60 percent to 5,783.01 points and in Paris the CAC 40 shed 0.44 percent to 3,829.64 near the half-way stage.The DJ Euro Stoxx 50 index of top eurozone shares declined 0.56 percent to 2,894.09 points.