Most European stocks rose, after yesterday’s biggest rally for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index in three months, as speculation mounted that Greece will avoid a default. Asian equities and U.S. futures also increased.
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European stocks rose for a third day amid speculation that Greek lawmakers will pass an austerity plan needed to avoid default. Asian shares advanced while U.S. index futures were little changed.
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The euro slid from a one-week high against the dollar as investors turned their attention from Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou’s victory in a confidence vote to the challenge of passing austerity measures. Asian stocks rose for a second day, while oil declined.
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European stocks climbed amid speculation that Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou will win a confidence vote that moves the nation a step closer to avoiding a default. Asian shares and U.S. index futures rose.
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European stocks gained as German Chancellor Angela Merkel retreated from demands that bondholders shoulder a “substantial” part of the cost of a Greek rescue. Asian stocks fell and U.S. futures rose.
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European stocks pared their gains, with the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index trading near a 2 1/2 month low, as carmakers dropped and banks climbed. U.S. futures were little changed, while Asian shares retreated.
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Short selling in Hong Kong has risen to the highest level since September 2010 as concerns of slowing Chinese economic growth and further monetary-policy tightening intensify, according to report from Data Explorers.
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Asian stocks rose, with the regional benchmark index paring the biggest monthly decline in a year, amid speculation European officials will pledge more financial aid to Greece.
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