European shares ended flat Friday following a pair of mixed economic reports from the U.S., while Germany's lowered growth outlook put a damper on gains.
European shares finished in positive territory Thursday as the ECB and the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged.
European shares finished slightly higher Wednesday following positive comments from China's new leaders.
European shares ended mixed Tuesday amid "fiscal cliff" discussions in the U.S., but losses were limited as EU finance ministers met in Brussels to discuss details of a possible banking union.
European shares closed off their best levels Monday after a report showed that U.S. manufacturing unexpectedly contracted in November.
European stocks finished higher in choppy trading Friday, logging 17-month highs amid a backdrop of mixed signals about U.S. budget talks.