Markets in slow start to week

Markets across the eurozone had a slow start to the week, as uninspiring Chinese data figures reignited global growth concerns.

The Iseq was no exception to this falling, 16 points to finish 3,965.84.

In the financial sector, banking stocks were mixed with Bank of Ireland being one of the main casualties shedding 0.9c to close on 17.1c, while AIB trimmed 0.1c to 7.1. Permanent TSB Group added 0.1c to finish on 3.1. Insurer FBD Holdings also showed a small gain by adding 0.5c to close on €13.53.