European equity close: UK stocks lead the way lower while Italy bucks the trend

<p>Closing changes today:</p><ul><li>Stoxx 600 -1.0%</li><li>German DAX -0.9%</li><li>FTSE 100 -1.6%</li><li>French CAC -1.1%</li><li>Italy MIB +0.6%</li><li>Spain IBEX -0.9%</li></ul><p>The FTSE 100 closed at the lowest since July 12.</p>

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.