European stock markets mid session: stocks declined

The stock indices stocks declined. Possible additional stimulus measures by European Central Bank continued to weigh on stock markets.

Eurozone’s construction output declined 0.6% in March from a 0.1% increase in February. On a yearly basis, Eurozone’s construction output climbed 5.2% in March from a 6.7% gain in February.

AstraZeneca shares dropped 12.0% as the company rejected Pfizer’s offer.

Ryanair Holdings Plc climbed 5.3% after forecasting a return to growth this fiscal year.

Deutsche Bank AG slid 2% after the bank sold about 60 million shares to the Qatari royal family. The bank announced plans to raise 8 billion euros.

Current figures:

Name                                   Price                                    Change                 Change %

FTSE 100                             6,828.43                              -27.38                     -0.40%

DAX                                      9,595.88                             -33.22                      -0.34%

CAC 40                                 4,440.65                              -15.63                     -0.35%