Key facts
- European shares were flat early on Friday.
- The pan-European STOXX 600 index was unchanged at 624.02 points by 0834 GMT.
- The index was down 0.3% for the week so far.
- Uncertainty over Middle East peace efforts prevailed.
- Technology stocks led the declines.
European shares traded flat in early trading on Friday, indicating they were on course to finish the week with a slight decrease. This lack of movement was attributed to prevailing uncertainty surrounding peace efforts in the Middle East. Technology stocks were the primary drivers of the declines. The pan-European STOXX 600 index stood at 624.02 points by 0834 GMT, showing no change for the day, and was down 0.3% week-to-date.