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  1. A Look at Economic Developments Around the Globe

    Thu, 24 May 2012

    crisis resolution efforts. Germany's DAX was up 0.5 percent. The CAC-40 in France rose 1.2 percent while the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was 1.6 percent higher. ——— TOKYO — In Asia, Japan's benchmark

  2. Markets Recover Despite Lack of Euro Breakthrough

    Thu, 24 May 2012

    business survey from the well-regarded Ifo Institute. The CAC-40 in France rose 0.8 percent to 3,028 while the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was 1.3 percent higher at 5,333 despite figures showing that the U.K. economy contracted

  3. Europe Stocks Inch up After G8 Vague on Europe Fix

    Mon, 21 May 2012

    lenders have threatened to cancel the package if Greece fails to follow through on its austerity plans. Britain's FTSE 100 index gained 0.5 percent at 5,294.67 points, Germany's DAX added 0.6 percent, to 6,311.85 while France

  4. A Look at Economic Developments Around the Globe

    Wed, 16 May 2012

    a coalition government continued to reverberate around markets, offset by upbeat U.S. economic indicators. The FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was off 0.6 percent while Germany's DAX closed down 0.26 percent. The CAC-40 in France

  5. Greek Chaos Continues to Roil World Markets

    Wed, 16 May 2012

    this happening, in our view, is high but the crisis will not stop with a Greek exit." Elsewhere in Europe, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was down 1 percent at 5,381 while Germany's DAX fell the same rate to 6,338. The CAC

  6. JPMorgan $2B Trading Loss Roils Markets, Raises Fears About Bank Risks

    Fri, 11 May 2012

    iceberg' scenario, especially when one contemplates the interconnectedness of the banking system." In Europe, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares dropped 0.3 percent at 5,525 while Germany's DAX fell 0.3 percent too to 6,498

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  1. Stocks turn higher after an early drop

    Mon, 27 Feb 2012

    financial stocks. The drop in U.S. stocks follows similar declines at stock markets overseas. In London, the FTSE 100 index fell 1.1%. Germany's DAX gave up 1.7%, and the CAC-40 in France fell 1.5%. The European debt crisis

  2. Eurozone Finance Deal for Greece Boosts U.S. Stocks to Highest Level Since 2008

    Tue, 21 Feb 2012

    shares were slightly this morning after seeing their highest close Monday in almost seven months. In London, the FTSE 100 index was up 0.68 percent at 5,945, after an earlier drop. Asian shares finished mixed before the Greek deal had been

  3. Dow sheds 0.1%: Stocks dip as investors focus on Greece

    Mon, 6 Feb 2012

    will likely default when a €14.5 billion ($19.1 billion) bond repayment comes due March 20. In Europe, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was down 0.2% while Germany's DAX fell 0.05%. The CAC-40 in France was 0.77

  4. Stocks slip as investors focus again on Greece

    Mon, 6 Feb 2012

    will likely default when a €14.5 billion ($19.1 billion) bond repayment comes due March 20. In Europe, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was down 0.2% while Germany's DAX fell 0.05%. The CAC-40 in France was 0.77

  5. Stocks jump after central banks act to boost liquidity

    Wed, 30 Nov 2011

    government said workers increased productivity over the summer, though the increase was less than initially thought. The FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was up 2.9% while Germany's DAX rose 4.3%. The CAC-40 in France was 3.6% higher

  6. The Global Note: Italy’s Cri$i$…What To Do About Iran?…Giant Space Junk?…Undersea Volcano

    Wed, 9 Nov 2011

    down 4.2 percent while Germany’s DAX was down 1.8 percent and the CAC-40 in France fell 1.9 percent. The FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was 1.2 percent lower. -BERLUSCONI...Berlusconi remains in office at least until

  7. Nasdaq jumps 3%: Stocks end higher after late rally

    Tue, 4 Oct 2011

    might be hitting a bottom. In Europe, Germany's DAX was down 3% while the CAC-40 in France fell 2.6%. The FTSE 100 index of leading British shares fell 2.6%. Shares in Franco-Belgian bank Dexia bore the brunt of the selling in Europe

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