Uncertainty Over China Spreads Gloom in European Markets

European markets are mixed in early trading with fears for the Chinese property market, tempered by caution over developments in Ukraine.
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European markets mixed in early trading, with fears for the Chinese property market, tempered by German business optimism and caution over developments in Ukraine. Volkswagen loses pace on its $9.2 billion bid for the remainder of Scania. London pulled down by disappointing figures for British bank HSBC and weaker mining stocks.