Frankfurt Dax: 2432.93 (-10.79)

German shares ended a week of record highs by taking a dip in bourse trade but hit new highs in the late electronic session as the dollar firmed and bunds pared losses after an early tumble.

Paris CAC-40: 1966.73 (+16.54)

French shares ended higher with some support from Wall Street and final hour, futures driven buying. A rise in the dollar and a strong advance by Saint Gobain also boosted the index.

Milan Mibtel: 9652 (-84)

Italian shares trimmed early losses due to unconfirmed talk that the centre right Freedom Alliance may have reached an agreement over a deal for a new Italian government.