European stocks close mostly lower as yields rise

As London/European traders head for the exits, the major European stock indices are closing mostly lower. France's CAC 40 and Spain's Ibex led the declines, while Italy's FTSE MIB managed to finish virtually unchanged. The closing levels show: German DAX: -0.27% at 26,369.65 France CAC 40: -0.66% at 8,579.61 UK FTSE 100: -0.28% at 10,720.31 Spain's Ibex: -0.73% at 20,010.30 Italy's FTSE MIB:…