European stocks posted mild losses Friday, with investors pushing up both the euro and the pound against the dollar following top-tier economic data for the eurozone and the UK, but remained on track to finish April trade with gains, MarketWatch reports.

The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell 0.2% to 386.98, set for second straight day in negative territory. The benchmark on Thursday broke a six-session win streak after the European Central Bank offered no surprises at its policy meeting, while a drop for Deutsche Bank also weighed.