Key facts
- European shares edged lower on Friday.
- The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.2% by 0713 GMT.
- The index was set to log a 0.5% drop for the week.
- Mideast tensions and a pause in the tech stock rally are influencing the market.
European shares edged lower on Friday, with the pan-European STOXX 600 index down 0.2% to 623.10 points by 0713 GMT. The index was on track to log a 0.5% drop for the week. Lingering tensions in the Middle East and a pause in the rally of technology stocks were cited as reasons for the market's performance.