European shares retreat before break
(02-04 19:17)
European stock markets fell on Monday as traders banked recent profits amid political tensions in Spain and ahead of regional interest rate decisions due this week.
London's FTSE 100 index of top companies slipped 0.31 percent to stand at 6,327.78 points in late morning deals. Frankfurt's DAX dipped 0.12 percent to 7,824.32 points and in Paris the CAC lost 0.14 percent to 3,768.40, AFP reports.
Madrid's IBEX 35 decreased by 0.36 percent in value to trade at 8,200.40 points, while Milan's FTSEMIB slumped 1.35 percent.
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