European stock markets dragged lower but finish well-above the lows

Closing changes on the day:
- German DAX, -0.5%
- France's CAC -0.7%
- UK's FTSE 100 -0.6%
- Spain's IBEX -0.3%
- Italy's FTSE MIB -0.8%
European stock markets sold off early but recovered as yields sagged.