European stocks fell for an eighth week, the longest stretch of losses since 1998, as concern grew that Greece will default and the Federal Reserve cut its growth forecast for the world’s largest economy.
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Asian stocks fell, driving the region’s key index lower for the first day in three, after the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its growth forecast for the world’s biggest economy and said further stimulus measures are unlikely, fueling global growth concerns.
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European stocks declined, with the Stoxx Europe 600 Index heading for its longest weekly losing streak in more than three years, as concern escalated that Greece will default on its sovereign debt. Asian stocks and U.S. futures slipped.
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European stocks tumbled, with the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index falling for the seventh time in eight days to the lowest level in 2 1/2 months, amid concern about the strength of the economy.
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European stocks rebounded from a 2 1/2-month low after six days of losses pushed valuations to near the cheapest in two years, the U.S. trade deficit narrowed and traders pared bets on the pace of interest-rate increases.
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European stocks dropped for a sixth day, their longest losing streak since March, after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke gave no hint that the central bank will unveil a new round of stimulus.
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Asian commodity stocks rose after copper prices climbed for a third day in London yesterday, while Japanese shares slid after the government said all stakeholders must share the burden of compensation from a nuclear accident.
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