DAX down -0.4%, CAC 40 down -0.6%.
EUR/USD has given a little ground, down at 1.3335 with real money names notable sellers in recent trade.
Got Italian and Belgian bond auctions taking place today, results due at 10:10 GMT and 10:45 GMT respectively.
Main data release euro zone business climate indicator due at 10:00 GMT, expected down at -0.30 from previous -0.18.