European equities on a softer note as trading gets underway

  • FTSE -0.2%
  • DAX -0.3%
  • CAC40 -0.2%
  • FTMIB +0.2
  • IBEX -0.4%

Shanghai Comp Index closes up 3.0% as it plays post-holiday catch up

Hang Seng currently paring recent losses and down -0.98%