Brussels: European stocks closed mixed on Wednesday, affected by US inflation data that slightly increased expectations that the US Federal Reserve may raise interest rates next month.
The STOXX Europe 600 fell 0.01 percent to 656.41 points. Germany's DAX rose 0.19 percent. The UK's FTSE 100 fell 0.07 percent. France's CAC 40 gained 0.27 percent.
