[Europe Open] Early Decline... UK Down 1.50%

On the 16th, major European stock markets are showing a downward trend.

As of 5:20 PM early in the session, the UK FTSE is trading at 7,846.35, down 1.50% from the previous close. The French CAC index has fallen 1.28% to 7,941.74, and the German DAX index is down 1.35% at 17,761.05.