European equities softened on Thursday as investors assessed strong United Kingdom March GDP data and eurozone inflation figures. The pan-European STOXX 600 Index edged down nearly 0.1% at the close.The UK's FTSE 100 Index rose 30 points, or 0.3%, to close at 10,589.Germany's DAX Index gained 87 points, or 0.4%, to close at 24,154.France's CAC 40 Index fell 11 points, or 0.1%, to close at 8,262.(sw/t)
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