European stocks close lower; DAX down 0.03%, CAC40 down 0.23%, FTSE 100 down 0.56%
European stocks closed slightly lower on August 13, with all three major indices finishing in the red. Germany's DAX slipped 0.03%, France's CAC40 declined 0.23%, and the UK's FTSE 100 fell 0.56%. The modest declines reflected a quiet session, as each benchmark moved within a narrow range throughout the day. Trading was characterized by low volatility and limited investor activity.
Europe's three major stock indices closed slightly lower on August 13. Germany's DAX index fell 0.03%, France's CAC40 index declined 0.23%, and the UK's FTSE 100 index dropped 0.56%.