Investors assessed strong UK March GDP data and Eurozone inflation data, leading to a slight decline in European stock markets on Thursday. The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell slightly by nearly 0.1%.

The UK FTSE 100 index rose by 30 points or 0.3%, closing at 10,589 points.

The German DAX index increased by 87 points or 0.4%, closing at 24,154 points.

The French CAC 40 index decreased by 11 points or 0.1%, closing at 8,262 points