European markets slip back

THE ISEQ index fell slightly yesterday mirroring losses on most other European bourses.

The index closed down 10.31 at 8,213.53.

The financial sector as a whole was also in the red, despite AIB performing strongly. It added 26c to finish trading at €20.74. Bank of Ireland, Anglo-Irish and Irish life and Permanent fared worse shedding 3c, 5c and 5c. They greeted the bell at €15.45, €13 and €19.81.