Europe Markets Overview

European shares closed lower on Friday after U.S. jobs data came in well below expectations, raising concerns that the recovery in the world's largest economy is weakening.

European shares closed sharply lower on Thursday after comments made by the Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), curbed investor sentiment.

European shares closed lower on Wednesday, shadowing losses on U.S. bourses after disappointing American data.

European shares closed higher on Tuesday, led by the telecoms sector, which was boosted by new reports that Vodafone, the world's second largest mobile operator, could be bought.

European shares closed higher on Thursday after Cypriot banks re-opened after an almost two-week closure.

European shares closed lower on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly worried over the political stalemate in Italy, adding to concerns about Cyprus, which is poised to impose capital controls on its banks.

European shares closed in positive territory Tuesday, lifted by data showing continued gradual improvement in the U.S. economy, but worries over Cyprus kept a lid on gains.

European shares finished lower Monday, after comments from the head of the Eurogroup who said a Cyprus bailout deal could be a new template for resolving euro zone banking problems.

European shares ended mixed in choppy trading Friday as Cyprus scrambled to avoid a meltdown of its banking system and a possible exit from the euro.

European shares closed lower on Thursday amid a selloff spurred by concerns over a banking collapse in Cyprus.

European shares pared their earlier gains to close narrowly mixed Wednesday as investors watched to see if Russia will extend or increase its loan agreement for struggling Cyprus.

European shares closed lower on Tuesday as markets await the outcome of a critical vote in Cyprus to tax bank deposits.

European shares closed off their sessions lows on Monday, bouncing back from sharp falls in the first day of trade since a surprise bailout plan for Cyprus that includes a levy on savers was announced.

European shares closed lower on Friday as as investors booked gains after a 10-day global rally.

European shares rose on Thursday, resuming the two-week rally that has propelled indexes to multi-year highs.

European shares closed off their lows on Wednesday after retail sales data in the U.S. was released.

European shares steadied on Tuesday, taking their cues from a mixed showing on Wall Street.

Bank stocks held European shares below 4-1/2 years highs on Monday, depressed by a worsening outlook for Italy's public finances.

European shares extended their gains on Friday, closing higher after better than expected non-farm payrolls in the U.S boosted investor sentiment.