European stocks close: stocks closed mixed on mixed economic data from the Eurozone and as the Greek debt crisis weighed on markets

Stock indices closed mixed on mixed economic data from the Eurozone and as the Greek debt crisis weighed on markets. German preliminary consumer price index rose 0.1% in May, in line with expectations, after a flat reading in April.

The increase was driven by higher energy, food and services costs.

On a yearly basis, German preliminary consumer price index increased to 0.7% in May from 0.5% in April, in line with expectations. It was the highest level since October 2014.

Eurozone's final manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 52.2 in May from 52.0 in April, down from a preliminary reading of 52.3.

Spain, the Netherlands and Italy were strongest performers.

Markit's Chief Economist Chris Williamson said that Spain and Italy benefited in particular from exports.

Germany's final manufacturing PMI decreased to 51.1 in May from 52.1 in April, down from a preliminary reading of 51.4.

France's final manufacturing PMI climbed to 49.4 in May from 48.0 in April, up a preliminary reading of 49.3.

The Greek debt crisis also weighed on markets. Greece have to repay €300 million IMF loans this week but a new debt deal between Greece and its creditors is not reached yet.

Markit Economics released its manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the U.K. on Monday. The Markit/Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply manufacturing PMI for the U.K. increased to 52.0 in May from 51.8 in April, missing expectations for a rise to 52.5. April's figure was revised down from 51.9.

The increase was driven by rises in output and new orders.

Indexes on the close:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,953.58 -30.85 -0.44 %

DAX 11,436.05 +22.23 +0.19 %

CAC 40 5,025.3 +17.41 +0.35 %