Market virtuatlly static on slow day

The ISEQ traded within a tight range for most of the day, eventually finishing 6.93 points off at 3,299.25.

This small loss mirrored many bourses across Europe.

Banks had a down day as AIB and Bank of Ireland lost ground. The former lost 0.6c to 10.3c while the latter dropped 0.1c to 13.6c. Irish Life and Permanent fell 0.2c to 4.5c. Insurer FBD Holdings added 10c to €9.20.