Euro: The Euro continues to be strong on positive economic news in Europe and negative news out of the US. This is the one time that the US dollar is weakening as a result of their weak economy. There is a lot of short covering taking place. It could be an important bullish indicator for the Euro. It seems to have follow through.


April 24, 2011 - European Stocks Climb as Company Earnings Bolster Confidence - European stocks climbed this past week, recovering from a selloff, as earnings from Intel Corp. (INTC) and Apple Inc. (AAPL) to PSA Peugeot Citroen and L’Oreal SA (OR) spurred investor optimism in the global economic recovery.

April 17, 2011 - European Stocks Drop for First Week in Four; Kazakhmys, Commerzbank Slide - European stocks fell for the first week in four as Alcoa Inc. and Google Inc. (GOOG) kicked off the U.S. earnings season with weaker-than-estimated results and Japan raised the severity rating of its nuclear crisis.

April 10, 2011 - European Stocks Climb for Third Week as Banks Rally; Rhodia Shares Surge - European stocks rose for the third straight week as banks rallied after Portugal requested a bailout and the European Central Bank increased interest rates for the first time in almost three years.

April 1, 2011 - European Stock Futures Advance Before U.S. Employment Report - European stock-index futures gained as investors awaited the U.S. government’s monthly payrolls report for indications on the strength of the world’s largest economy. Asian shares and U.S. futures fluctuated.

March 30, 2011 - European Stocks Climb a Sixth Day in Longest Winning Streak Since December - European stocks advanced for a sixth day, the longest winning streak since December, amid speculation the economy is strong enough to overcome Japan’s nuclear crisis.

March 29, 2011 - European Stocks Advance as Rally in Mining Shares Offsets Decline by Bank - European stocks rose for a fifth day, erasing losses for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index in the final hour of trade, as a rally in mining shares offset concern that banks will need to sell more shares to increase their capital.

March 25, 2011 - European Stocks Fluctuate, Head for Weekly Gain; SAP Advances - European stocks swung between gains and losses as the Stoxx Europe 600 Index headed for its biggest weekly gain since September.

March 24, 2011 - European Stocks Erase Losses; Mining Shares Rally as Spanish Banks Retreat - European stocks erased losses as mining companies rallied. Asian shares advanced and U.S. futures fluctuated.

March 22, 2011 - Germany Beats Europe in Stocks on Profit Growth After Worst Loss Since May - Profits at German companies are headed for the highest level on record, keeping stock valuations below the rest of Europe even after the DAX Index (DAX) surged at twice the region’s rate.

March 21, 2011 - European Stocks Jump as Japan Nuclear Crisis Eases; Deutsche Telekom Gains - European stocks rose, sending the Stoxx Europe 600 Index to the biggest three-day gain since July, as Japan’s atomic crisis eased and U.S. officials said its allies are in full control of Libya’s airspace following two days of airstrikes.

March 20, 2011 - Europe Stocks Post Biggest Weekly Drop Since July After Japan Earthquake - European stocks tumbled by the most in eight months this week after Japan’s March 11 earthquake damaged cooling systems at an atomic power plant, causing the worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl.

March 10, 2011 - European Stocks Slide as China Export Growth Slows; BHP, Home Retail Drop - European stocks slumped to their lowest close this year as Moody’s Investors Service cut Spain’s credit rating and export growth slowed in China, raising concern that the global economic recovery will falter.

March 9, 2011 - European Stocks Decline on Libya Concern; Alcatel Retreats, Tognum Climbs - European stocks declined as concern that continuing unrest in the Middle East and North Africa will harm the economy overshadowed takeover bids for Iberdrola Renovables SA (IBR) and Tognum AG. (TGM)

March 8, 2011 - Most German Stocks Advance; Deutsche Telekom Rises on T-Mobile Sale Talks - Most German stocks gained even as European Central Bank council member Axel Weber signaled the ECB may raise interest rates several times this year.

March 7, 2011 - Most European Stocks Fall; Inmarsat Drops, Bulgari Soars on LVMH Takeover - Most European stocks declined as oil climbed above $105 a barrel amid escalating violence in Libya, while takeover activity boosted Bulgari SpA (BUL) and Tognum AG. (TGM)

March 3, 2011 - European Stocks Advance as Earnings Outweigh Outlook for Higher ECB Rates - European stocks rose as better-than- estimated earnings from Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (ABI) to Adecco SA (ADEN) outweighed European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet’s suggestions that the ECB may boost interest rates next month.

March 2, 2011 - European Stocks Fall for Second Day on Rising Energy Costs; Daimler Drops - European stocks dropped for a second day amid concern that rising energy costs following revolts in the Middle East and North Africa will hurt the global economy.

March 1, 2011 - European Stocks Slide Amid Concern Mideast Unrest May Spread; HSBC Drops - European stocks retreated as oil surged amid concern anti-government protests in the Middle East may spread, overshadowing signals from China to Germany that the global economy is strengthening.

February 28, 2011 - European Stocks Advance; Siemens Gains on Osram Share Sale, Syngenta Rises - European stocks gained after the biggest weekly drop since July pushed the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index to its cheapest valuation in almost two years.

February 25, 2011 - European Stocks Post Biggest Weekly Drop Since July; Air France, Eni Slide - European stocks posted the biggest weekly retreat in seven months, led by declines in airlines and automakers, as Libya’s violent uprising boosted tension in North Africa and the Middle East and sent oil soaring.

February 24, 2011 - Europe Economic Confidence Reaches Highest Since Late 2007 on German Boom - European confidence in the economic outlook improved more than economists forecast to the highest in 3 1/2 years in February, led by surging optimism in Germany.

February 23, 2011 - European Stocks Extend Loss on Automakers, Resource Stocks, Libya Concern - European stocks extended their decline as automakers and basic-resources companies retreated. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index sank 0.8 percent to 283.06 at 2:51 p.m. in London.

February 22, 2011 - European Stocks Slide for Third Day Amid Growing Libyan Unrest - European stocks retreated for a third day as Libya cracked down on anti-government protests amid continuing political unrest in the Middle East and North Africa, overshadowing a jump in U.S. consumer confidence.

February 21, 2011 - European Stocks Fall as Libya Concern Escalates; Eni Drops, Merck Advances - European stocks declined as investors speculated that the unrest in Libya will cause energy prices to climb, fueling inflation and curbing economic growth.

February 18, 2011 - European Stocks Gain for Third Week; Barclays, Greek Banks Rally - European stocks rose for a third week as better-than-estimated earnings from Barclays Plc to Cap Gemini SA overshadowed concern about accelerating inflation and a worsening political crisis in the Middle East.

Febuary 17, 2011 - European Stocks Rise for Fifth Day; Cap Gemini, PPR Lead Gains on Earnings - European stocks climbed for a fifth day, extending a 2 1/2-year high for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index, as earnings from Cap Gemini SA and PPR SA topped estimates and the index of U.S. leading indicators rose for a seventh month.

February 16, 2011 - European Stocks Rise to 2 1/2-Year High; Heineken, SocGen Gain on Earnings - European stocks rose for a fourth day, pushing the Stoxx Europe 600 Index to a 2 1/2-year high, as earnings from Heineken NV and Societe Generale SA beat estimates and U.S. housing starts topped forecasts.

February 15, 2011 - European Stocks Are Little Changed; Barclays, Danone Advance, Rio Declines - European stocks fluctuated as better-than-estimated earnings from Barclays Plc to Danone offset declines by basic-resource companies.

February 14, 2011 - European Stocks Rise to Highest Since 2008; Credit Suisse, John Wood Gain - European stocks rose to their highest level since September 2008 as a smaller-than-estimated contraction in Japan’s economy spurred speculation that the global recovery will continue.

February 11, 2011 - European Stocks Gain as Egyptian President Mubarak Resigns; Michelin Gains - European stocks rose as Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned with immediate effect and consumer confidence in the U.S. rose in February, showing that the recovery in the world’s largest economy is strengthening.

February 10, 2011 - European Stocks Decline for Third Day; Air France, Credit Suisse Lead Drop - European stocks declined for a third day, the longest stretch of losses since November, amid growing concern that accelerating global inflation will lead to higher borrowing costs.

February 9, 2011 - European Stocks Retreat; Sanofi, Statoil Decline, LSE Advances on TMX Deal - European stocks fell after the Stoxx Europe 600 Index closed yesterday near its highest level since 2008.

February 8, 2011 - Most European Stocks Gain; Swedbank, Swatch Rise as Earnings Top Estimates - Most European stocks rose as better- than-estimated results from ArcelorMittal to Swedbank AB and Swatch Group AG outweighed China’s third increase in interest rates in four months.

February 7, 2011 - European Stocks Rise to September 2008 High; SolarWorld, Adidas Increase - European stocks climbed to their highest level since September 2008 as investors speculated that the recovery in the global economy is strengthening.

February 4, 2011 - European Stocks Gain After U.S. Jobs Data; YIT, Enel Shares Rise - European stocks gained as data showed the jobless rate in the U.S. unexpectedly dropped last month even as payrolls were depressed by winter storms.

February 3, 2011 - Most European Stocks Retreat; Shell Slumps as TeliaSonera Soars - Most European stocks dropped as gunfire was heard on the streets of Cairo for a second night and crowds of men loyal to President Hosni Mubarak resumed clashes with protesters who want him to step down immediately

February 2, 2011 - Most European Stocks Drop as Electrolux, Scania Fall; BHP Billiton Rises - Most European stocks fell as companies from Electrolux AB to Scania AB announced results that disappointed investors.

February 1, 2011 - European Stocks Rise Most in Two Months on Manufacturing Growth; BHP Gains - European stocks climbed by the most in two months after reports showed manufacturing expanded in the U.S. and China, boosting confidence in the strength of the global economic recovery.

January 31, 2011 - Most European Stocks Drop on Egypt Unrest; Airlines, Travel Companies Fall - Most European stocks dropped, extending two weeks of losses, as anti-government protests rocked Egypt for a seventh day, causing airline and travel company shares to fall.

January 28, 2011 - European Stocks Erase Weekly Gain Amid Egypt Clashes; Sanofi Shares Fall - European stocks declined, erasing a weekly advance for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index, as protests against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule intensified with clashes erupting in central Cairo.

January 27, 2011 - European Stocks Advance as AstraZeneca Rises; Nokia, Hennes & Mauritz Drop - European stocks rose for a second day after the Federal Reserve maintained its stimulus plans, offsetting Standard and Poor’s downgrade of Japan’s sovereign credit rating.

January 26, 2011 - European Stocks Gain Ahead of Fed Decision; Umicore, Parmalat Advance - European stocks rose amid speculation the Federal Reserve, which concludes a two-day policy meeting today, will continue to support the recovery even as growth in the world’s largest economy accelerates.

January 25, 2011 - European Stocks Drop as U.K. Economy Shrinks, Spanish Banks Fall - European stocks dropped after Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank in the fourth quarter, while banks tumbled as plans to strengthen Spanish lenders failed to ease concern about the region’s sovereign-debt crisis.

January 24, 2011 - European Stocks Advance; Northern Foods Climbs as Philips Shares Retreat - European stocks rose as optimism that economic reports later this week will show faster growth in the U.S. economy offset declines in carmakers and earnings that missed estimates from Royal Philips Electronics NV.

January 21, 2011 - European Stocks Climb After German Confidence Report; ArcelorMittal Gains - European stocks rose, snapping the Stoxx Europe 600 Index’s largest two-day drop in five months, after German business confidence climbed to a record high in January. U.S. futures gained and Asian shares fell.

January 20, 2011 - European Stocks Fall on Concern China May Cool Inflation; EasyJet Tumbles - European stocks fell for a second day as accelerating Chinese economic growth fueled speculation the government will lift interest rates further to calm inflation, overshadowing a drop in U.S. jobless-benefit claims.

January 19, 2011 - European Stocks Decline as Swatch, Qiagen, ASML Slide; William Hill Jumps - European stocks slid after a report showed the U.S. building industry started work on fewer homes than projected and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. posted earnings that failed to exceed analysts’ estimates.

January 18, 2011 - European Stocks Reach Two-Year High; Daimler, SABMiller Advance - European stocks rose to a two-year high as euro-area finance ministers pledged to strengthen the safety net for the region’s indebted countries.

January 17, 2011 - Most European Stocks Retreat as Finance Chiefs Meet; Banks Fall - Most European stocks declined as the region’s finance chiefs meet to work on a new strategy to contain the sovereign-debt crisis.

January 14, 2011 - Most European Stocks Decline as China Moves to Cool Growth; Xstrata Slides - Most European stocks retreated, led by a selloff in commodity producers, after China moved to cool its overheating economy.

January 13, 2011 - European Stocks Retreat From 28-Month High; Nestle, Dixons Retail Decline - European stocks declined from a 28- month high as a larger-than-forecast increase in U.S. initial jobless-benefit claims overshadowed gains by banks after Spain and Italy sold bonds.

January 11, 2011 - Stocks in Europe Climb to 28-Month High as Japan Pledges to Purchase Bonds - European stocks surged to a 28-month high as Japan pledged to buy euro-area bonds, joining China in helping to alleviate the region’s debt crisis.

January 10, 2011 - European Stocks Fall for Second Day on Concern Debt Crisis Poised to Widen - European stocks retreated the most this year as concern that the region’s debt crisis may spread overshadowed a resurgence in merger activity. The benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index lost 0.9 percent to 278.48 at the 4:30 p.m. close in London, the biggest drop since Dec. 30.

January 7, 2011 - Germany's Benchmark DAX Declines After U.S. Jobs Report Trails Forecasts - German stocks fell, paring this week’s gains on the benchmark DAX Index, after the U.S. government’s jobs report showed the world’s largest economy added fewer jobs than forecast

January 6, 2011 - European Stocks Rise to Two-Year High on Growth Outlook; BP, ARM Advance - European stocks gained, sending the Stoxx Europe 600 Index to its highest level in more than two years, on speculation accelerating economic growth will drive equities higher in 2011.

January 5, 2011 - Most European Stocks Fall on Concern Debt Crisis May Worsen; Danone Drops - Most European stocks fell amid renewed concern that the region’s debt crisis may worsen and as the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economic recovery is not strong enough to scale back its stimulus measures.

January 4, 2011 - European Stocks Climb for Second Day as FTSE 100 Tops 6,000; Xstrata Gains - European stocks climbed, extending the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index’s biggest two-day advance in a month, as mining shares rallied in London.

January 3, 2011 - Europe’s Stoxx 600 Index Rallies on First Trading Day of 2011 - European equities advanced, driving the Stoxx Europe 600 Index higher on the first trading day of 2011, as investors speculated that last year’s rally will continue amid expanding corporate profits and economic growth. U.S. futures and Asian shares also advanced.

January 3, 2010 - Stocks Rally, Dollar Strengthens on Economic Outlook - Stocks rose, sending Europe’s benchmark index to its biggest advance in almost two weeks, U.S. index futures gained and the dollar strengthened on speculation America’s growth will pick up as China’s expansion moderates.

December 31, 2010 - European Stocks Post Weekly Decline, Trimming Full-Year Rally - European stocks posted the biggest weekly drop since July, trimming the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index’s second straight annual gain, amid speculation the rally may have overshot the outlook for earnings and the economy.

December 29, 2010 - European Stocks Rise for Second Day as 600 Index Approaches Two-Year High - European stocks climbed, with the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index trading close to the highest level since September 2008, on speculation that economic growth is gathering pace.

December 28, 2010 - European Stocks Rebound as Volumes Sink; Alcatel-Lucent, Randstad Advance - European stocks rebounded from the biggest decline in a month, while trading volumes stayed close to the lowest levels of the year.

December 27, 2010 - Shares Decline in Europe; Daimler, Volkswagen Slide on Beijing Car Quotas - European stocks retreated after the longest stretch of weekly gains for the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index since April.

December 24, 2010 - European Stocks Climb for Fourth Week; Paper Makers, ARM, Xstrata Rally - European stocks climbed for a fourth week, the longest stretch of gains since April, amid speculation that the economic recovery will continue into 2011.

December 23, 2010 - Germany’s DAX Little Changed Near 2 1/2-Year High; Aixtron Gains - Stocks in Germany were little changed, with the benchmark DAX Index near the highest level since May 2008.

December 22, 2010 - European Stocks Climb for Third Day as ARM, Hermes, Aker Solutions Advance - European stocks advanced for a third day, extending a 27-month high, as U.S. economic growth was revised higher and merger activity boosted companies from Hermes International SCA to Aker Solutions ASA.

December 21, 2010 - European Stocks Advance as China Acts to Help Europe Limit Its Debt Crisis - European stocks advanced and U.S. stock-index futures and Asian shares rallied as tensions on the Korean Peninsula eased and China said it took “concrete action” to help Europe limit its sovereign-debt crisis.

December 20, 2010 - European Stocks Advance on Economy, Erasing Losses From Lehman Bankruptcy - European stocks rose, erasing losses that followed Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.’s 2008 bankruptcy, amid speculation that the economic recovery is strong enough to withstand the region’s sovereign-debt crisis.

December 20, 2010 - Euro Falls a Second Day on Concern Region's Crisis to Spread; Dollar Gains - The euro weakened on speculation some European nations will struggle to raise funds amid the region’s debt crisis after rating companies downgraded the creditworthiness of Ireland and considered additional cuts.

December 17, 2010 - European Stocks Retreat as EU Debt Concern Persists; AstraZeneca Declines - European stocks fell, erasing this week’s advance, as an agreement among the region’s leaders to create a crisis-management mechanism failed to ease concern that some euro-area nations can’t repay their debts.

December 17, 2010 - Euro Strengthens After Debt Pact, Irish Bonds Drop on Rating; Copper Gains - The euro strengthened as European Union leaders agreed on tools to contain debt shocks, while Irish bonds fell after a Moody’s Investors Service downgrade. Copper rose as German business confidence climbed to a record. European stocks declined and U.S. futures fluctuated.

December 16, 2010 - European Stocks Advance as U.S. Data Suggest Economic Recovery Is On Track - European stocks gained for the eighth time in nine days after better-than-forecast U.S. economic data boosted speculation that the recovery is on track.

December 16, 2010 - Europe Services, Manufacturing Growth Slows More Than Forecast - Europe’s services and manufacturing industries slowed more than economists forecast in December, as smaller euro members failed to keep up with Germany’s export-led expansion.

December 15, 2010 - Germany's DAX Index Falls; Deutsche Bank, Nordex Slide as Siemens Advances - Most German stocks dropped as concern escalated that Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis will harm the economic recovery after Moody’s Investors Service put Spain’s credit rating on review for a possible downgrade.

December 14, 2010 - European Stocks Rise for Seventh Day on U.S. Retail Sales; Lufthansa Gains - European stocks climbed for a seventh day, their longest winning streak in almost six months, as better-than-forecast retail sales in the U.S. offset declines in basic-resource shares and carmakers.

December 13, 2010 - European Stocks Climb for Sixth Day; Kazakhmys Leads Mining Shares Higher - European stocks climbed for a sixth day, extending a two-year high, after China refrained from raising interest rates even as inflation surged.

December 10, 2010 - European Stocks Rise for a Second Week; Prudential, Burberry Lead Advance - European stocks advanced for a second week as investors speculated that corporate profits and improving macro-economic data will overcome the region’s sovereign-debt crisis.

December 9, 2010 - European Shares Advance to Two-Year High; Societe Generale, Barclays Climb - European stocks rose to a two-year high, led by financial shares, as reports reassured investors that the global economic recovery is intact.

December 9, 2010 - Dollar Strengthens Versus Euro and Pound as Equities Pare Earlier Advance - The dollar strengthened for a fourth day after equities pared their advance, stoking demand for the relative safety of the U.S. currency.

December 8, 2010 - European Stocks Advance for Third Day; Prudential Leads Rally in Insurers - European stocks climbed for a third day, extending a two-year high, as insurance companies rallied and takeover speculation boosted companies from Smith & Nephew Plc to Burberry Group Plc and Fiat SpA.

December 7, 2010 - European Stocks Climb to Highest Level in Two Years; Unilever, Tesco Gain - European stocks advanced to their highest level in more than two years after President Barack Obama agreed to extend tax cuts, offsetting concern that Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis will spread. U.S. futures and Asian shares gained.

December 6, 2010 - DAX Index Is Little Changed; Hochtief Rises, Deutsche Bank Drops - German stocks closed little changed as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said the U.S. central bank may opt for a third round of bond buying if unemployment fails to decrease.

December 6, 2010 - Euro Declines as European Officials Split Over Fund Increase; Dollar Rises - The euro fell against most of its major counterparts as European officials voiced divisions over the steps needed to stop the sovereign-debt crisis.

December 5, 2010 - Bundesbank Predicts Fastest Economic Expansion Since German Reunification - The Bundesbank raised its forecast for German economic growth this year, projecting the fastest expansion since data for a reunified country began in 1992.

Gross domestic product will expand 3.6 percent in 2010, 2 percent in 2011 and 1.5 percent in 2012, the Frankfurt-based central bank said in its bi-annual economic outlook today. In June, the Bundesbank predicted growth of 1.9 percent this year and 1.4 percent next year, though in October it said the economy may expand “more than 3 percent” in 2010.

December 3, 2010 - European Stocks Post Weekly Gain as ECB Extends Liquidity Tools - European stocks posted the first weekly advance in four as the European Central Bank delayed its withdrawal of emergency liquidity measures and bought government bonds in Portugal, Ireland and Greece.

December 2, 2010 - European Stocks Advance; Shares of BHP Billiton, BMW Rise, Britvic Drops - European stocks rose, sending the Stoxx Europe 600 Index to its biggest two-day rally since July, as the European Central Bank extended an emergency loan program and housing data bolstered confidence in the U.S. economy.

December 1, 2010 - European Stocks Surge Most in Three Months; BHP, Santander Jump - European stocks jumped by the most in three months, rebounding from an eight-week low, amid speculation European Central Bank policy makers may step up measures to contain the region’s sovereign debt crisis.

December 1, 2010 - U.K. Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace in 16 Years Amid Export Orders - U.K. manufacturing growth unexpectedly accelerated to the fastest pace in 16 years in November as export orders climbed.

November 30, 2010 - Euro Weakens on Debt Concern; U.S. Index Futures Drop as Stocks Fluctuate - The euro weakened for a third day and Italian and Spanish bond yields rose compared with German debt on concern the region’s crisis is worsening. U.S. index futures and European stocks declined.

November 29, 2010 - European Stocks Fall as Irish Bailout Fails to Sooth Investors - European stocks sank to an eight- week low as a bailout of Ireland failed to reassure investors that the region’s sovereign-debt crisis will be contained.

November 29, 2010 - EU's Irish Rescue Fails to Stem Contagion; Spain Bonds Drop - European governments’ 85 billion- euro ($113 billion) bailout package for Ireland failed to quell the market turmoil menacing the euro as stocks, bonds and the currency declined.

November 29, 2010 - Euro, Stocks, Bonds Retreat Amid Concern European Debt Crisis Will Spread - The euro weakened, global stocks extended losses into a fourth week and Spanish and Portuguese bonds dropped as Ireland’s 85 billion-euro ($113 billion) bailout failed to ease concern the region’s most-indebted nations will need further aid.

November 29, 2010 - Ireland Wins $113 Billion Aid; Germany Drops Threat on Bonds - European governments sought to quell the market turmoil menacing the euro, handing debt-strapped Ireland an 85 billion-euro ($113 billion) aid package and diluting proposals to force bondholders to cover a share of future bailouts.

November 26, 2010 - European Stocks, U.S. Futures Slip on Korea, Debt Concern; Santander Falls - European stocks and U.S. index futures dropped as concern continued about Europe’s debt crisis and steps by China to cool inflation, while tensions between North and South Korea escalated. Asian shares fell.

November 25, 2010 - European Stocks Increase; Capital Shopping Centres, Repsol Rise - European stocks rose, with the Stoxx Europe 600 Index extending yesterday’s rebound from a six-week low, as a possible bid for the largest U.K. mall owner boosted real-estate stocks and basic-resource shares increased

November 24, 2010 - European Stocks Fluctuate Near Six-Week Low; Bank of Ireland Shares Slide - European stocks fluctuated near a six-week low amid continued concern about the region’s debt crisis as Ireland prepares to unveil a four-year deficit-cutting plan. Asian shares fell and U.S. futures were little changed.

November 23, 2010 - European Stocks Fall to Six-Week Low on European Debt Crisis, Korean Clash - European stocks fell to a six-week low, extending a global selloff, as concern escalated that the region’s debt crisis will spread and North Korea fired artillery shells into South Korea.

November 23, 2010 - Euro Weakens to Below $1.34 as Merkel Says Currency in `Serious' Situation - The euro dropped to below $1.34 for the first time since September as German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the 16-nation currency is in an “exceptionally serious” situation after Ireland asked for a financial rescue.

November 23, 2010 - German Stocks Decline After Shelling in Korea; Sky Deutschland, SGL Drop - Most German stocks retreated after North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire, overshadowing a report that showed exports and investment drove Germany’s economic growth in the third quarter.

November 22, 2010 - Euro, Stocks, Commodities Fall on European Debt Concern - The euro snapped a three-day rally versus the dollar, stocks and commodities slid and Treasuries rose as Ireland’s financial bailout failed to assuage concern Europe’s debt crisis may spread. Banks led U.S. shares lower as federal agents searched hedge funds in an insider-trading probe.

November 22, 2010 - Euro Strengthens, Stocks Rise on Ireland Bailout Talks; Bond Risk Declines - The euro, stocks and U.S. index futures climbed after Ireland accepted an international bailout. Irish 10-year bond yields fell to the lowest level in almost two weeks and the cost of insuring the government’s debt declined.

November 22, 2010 - Ireland Seeks Rescue as EU Struggles to Stem Contagion - Ireland became the second euro country to seek a rescue as the cost of saving its banks threatened a rerun of the Greek debt crisis that destabilized the currency. The euro rose and European bond risk fell.

November 19, 2010 - European Stocks Drop on Ireland, China Cooling; Banks Retreat - European stocks retreated, erasing their weekly advance, as investors awaited confirmation on whether Ireland will accept a bailout and China ordered its banks to set aside larger reserves to cool inflation

November 19, 2010 - Euro Rises for Third Day as German Producer Prices Gain More Than Forecast - The euro climbed for a third day against the dollar amid optimism a bailout for Ireland will limit contagion across Europe’s larger debt markets.

November 19, 2010 - European Stocks Drop on China Cooling; Rio Tinto, Zodiac Slide - European stocks and U.S. index futures retreated as China ordered its banks to set aside larger reserves for the fifth time this year and investors awaited confirmation on whether Ireland will accept a bailout.

November 18, 2010 - Euro Near One-Week High Versus Yen Before German Data on Prices, Consumers - The euro was near a one-week high against the yen before reports that economists said will show German prices and consumer confidence rose.
November 18, 2010 - European Stocks Gain on Ireland Bailout Talks; Air France, SABMiller Rally - European stocks rallied for a second day amid speculation that Ireland is likely to accept a bailout, while reports in the U.S. showed the world’s biggest economy is gathering strength.

November 18, 2010 - Euro Rises a Second Day on Optimism Ireland Debt Problems to Be Contained - The euro advanced for a second day against the dollar and the yen on optimism a bailout for Ireland will prevent contagion across the region’s larger debt markets.

November 17, 2010 - Euro Is Near 7-Week Low Versus Dollar Amid Concern Irish Crisis May Spread - The euro traded near a seven-week low against the dollar amid concern a failure to craft a rescue package for Ireland will allow the nation’s banking crisis to spread to other member states of the common currency.

November 17, 2010 - European Stocks Rebound From Rout; Actelion, Roche Shares Climb - European stocks rebounded from the biggest drop in four months as the European Union started work on a possible aid package for Ireland’s banks. Asian shares fell, while U.S. index futures climbed.

November 16, 2010 - European Stocks Drop Most in Four Months as EU Seeks to Tackle Irish Debt - European stocks tumbled by the most in four months amid concern that China will have to take measures to cool inflation and as Ireland held talks over a financial rescue amid the resurgent debt crisis.

November 16, 2010 - German Investor Confidence Gains More Than Forecast - German investor confidence rose for the first time in seven months in November as the economy, Europe’s largest, powered ahead of its euro-area neighbors.

November 15, 2010 - European Stocks Climb Amid Increase in Takeover Activity; MAN, Axa Advance - European stocks climbed for the first time in four days as increasing takeover activity and faster-than-projected growth in U.S. retail sales boosted optimism in the economic recovery.

November 15, 2010 - Ireland Talks With EU as Germany Pushes It to Take Bailout - Ireland is in talks with European officials about current “market conditions” as Germany pushes it to accept a bailout and help reverse a bond sell-off across the euro-region’s periphery.

November 12, 2010 - Euro Rises From Six-Week Low Against Dollar on Ireland Bailout Speculation - The euro rose from a six-week low against the dollar on speculation European leaders will support Ireland and the currency region’s other most-indebted nations.

November 12, 2010 - European Stocks Slide Amid China Inflation Concern; BHP Billiton, Rio Fall - European and Asian stocks and U.S. index futures dropped as investors speculated that China will raise its interest rates within weeks to tackle inflation, which accelerated to the fastest pace in 25 months in October.

November 11, 2010 - Euro Trades Near Five-Week Low Against Dollar on Slowdown, Debt Concerns - The euro traded near a five-week low against the dollar amid signs debt issues will weigh on economic growth in Europe.

November 11, 2010 - DAX Benchmark Advances; Siemens, Sky Deutschland Rise, RWE Shares Decline - German stocks advanced for a second day this week as a rise in Siemens AG outweighed declines in K+S AG and RWE AG.

November 10, 2010 - European Stocks Retreat From Two-Year High; Holcim, Natixis, BHP Decline - European stocks fell from a two-year high as companies from Holcim Ltd. to Natixis SA reported earnings that missed estimates and mining companies slid with metals. Asian shares dropped and U.S. index futures fluctuated.

November 9, 2010 - Stocks Rise to Two-Year High in Europe; U.S. Futures Gain, Yen Strengthens - Stocks rose, sending the Stoxx Europe 600 Index to a two-year high, following better-than-estimated results from Adecco SA and Barclays Plc. Commodities advanced, while the yen strengthened after China said it will take steps to limit the flow of “hot money.”

November 8, 2010 - Euro Slips on Irish Debt Concerns; Asian Stocks Hit 2-Year High - The euro weakened for a second day as concern that governments in the region will struggle to pay their debt increased as Ireland prepared to open its books to European Union officials. U.S. benchmark stock indexes retreated from two-year highs and gold and cotton climbed to records.

November 8, 2010 - Euro Falls as Concern Over Irish Bond Sales, Greece Damps Investor Demand - The euro fell for a second day versus the dollar as concern that Ireland will struggle to plug its budget deficit curbed demand for the region’s assets.

November 8, 2010 - German Industrial Production Unexpectedly Drops as Economy Loses Momentum - Industrial production in Germany unexpectedly declined in September, adding to signs Europe’s largest economy is losing momentum.

November 5, 2010 - European Stocks Advance as U.S. Payrolls Beat Forecasts; Carphone Climbs - European stocks gained, with the Stoxx Europe 600 Index extending a six-month high, after U.S. payrolls climbed more than forecast, increasing optimism that the world’s largest economy will continue to recover.

November 5, 2010 - Euro Retreats From Nine-Month High Amid Peripheral Budget-Deficit Concern - The euro declined against the dollar and yen as investors sold bonds from so-called peripheral European countries amid concern that faltering economies will hamper efforts to plug national budget shortfalls.

November 5, 2010 - Manufacturing Orders Unexpectedly Fell in September on Europe Demand Slump - German factory orders unexpectedly dropped in September, led by a slump in euro-area demand for investment goods, after big-ticket contracts inflated the previous month’s increase.

November 4, 2010 - European Stocks Climb to Six-Month High as BNP Paribas, BHP Billiton Rally - European stocks rose to a six-month high after the Federal Reserve announced $600 billion of additional bond purchases and earnings from BNP Paribas SA and Unilever topped estimates.

November 4, 2010 - Dollar Weakens, Euro Rises as Fed Purchases Boost Higher-Yielding Assets - The dollar fell against its higher- yielding peers after the Federal Reserve said it will buy an additional $600 billion of Treasuries to boost the U.S. economy.

November 3, 2010 - Dollar Drops to Lowest Since January Versus Euro on Fed Easing, Yen Falls - The dollar touched a nine-month low versus the euro after the Federal Reserve said it will pump more money into the economy by boosting asset purchases to spur inflation and employment, debasing the world’s reserve currency.

November 3, 2010 - European Stocks Decline as Fed Weighs Stimulus; Statoil, AB InBev Retreat - European stocks declined for the first time in five days as investors awaited the outcome of today’s Federal Reserve meeting to see whether it plans to pump more money into the economy.

November 3, 2010 - European Stocks Advance Before Fed Announcement; SocGen Gains on Earnings - European stocks advanced as investors speculated the Federal Reserve may announce plans to pump more money into the American economy. Asian shares gained while U.S. index futures fluctuated.

November 3, 2010 - European Stocks Are Little Changed; BBVA Falls as BG Group, Fresenius Gain - European stocks recouped losses, leaving the Stoxx Europe 600 Index little changed at 266.31 as of 8:15 a.m. in London, as declines at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA were offset by gains at BP Plc and BG Group Plc.

November 2, 2010 - European Manufacturing Growth Accelerated More Than Estimated in October - Europe’s manufacturing industries expanded at a faster pace in October than initially estimated as export demand strengthened.

November 2, 2010 - European Stocks Advance; BP, BG Group, Danske Bank Climb as BBVA Retreats - European stocks climbed as the Federal Reserve begins its meeting to decide how many assets it will buy and over what time period it will buy them to support the economic recovery. U.S. futures and Asian shares rose.

November 1, 2010 - European Stocks Advance on U.S., China Manufacturing; Xstrata Shares Climb - European stocks climbed after manufacturing in China and the U.S. expanded more than forecast, boosting confidence in the global economy before this week’s Federal Reserve meeting.

November 1, 2010 - European Stocks Fluctuate as Investors Await Fed Move; U.S. Futures Climb - European stocks fluctuated as investors awaited the outcome of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting for details on how far the U.S. central bank is prepared to support the economy. U.S. futures and Asian shares rose.

October 29, 2010 - `Papal Act' Set to Commit the Vatican to Money-Laundering Laws, EU Says - Pope Benedict XVI will bind the Vatican to implementing European Union laws against money laundering and financial fraud, the European Commission said, after the Holy See’s bank was tainted by a series of scandals.

October 29, 2010 - European Stocks Retreat; Sandvik Falls on Earnings, Piraeus Bank Declines - European stocks fell, trimming the Stoxx Europe 600 Index’s first October rally in three years, as concern mounted that further stimulus will fail to sustain the pace of the economic recovery.

October 28, 2010 - European Stocks Gain as Eni, France Telecom, Dassault Top Profit Estimates -

October 28, 2010 - German unemployment drops below 3m - Unemployment in Germany fell below 3m in October, for the first time in 18 years, according to unadjusted figures released by the Federal Labour Office.

October 27, 2010 - European Stocks Fall Most in Five Weeks; SAP, Heineken Slide - European stocks sank as results at companies from SAP AG to Heineken NV missed estimates and investors speculated whether the Federal Reserve will announce sufficient measures next week to keep the recovery on track.

October 27, 2010 - German Inflation Holds Steady as Stronger Euro Helps Counter Energy Prices - German inflation held steady in October as a stronger euro helped counter higher energy prices. The inflation rate, calculated using a harmonized European method, stayed at 1.3 percent, the Federal Statistics Office in Wiesbaden said today.

October 27, 2010 - European Stocks Fluctuate as Rio Falls, Deutsche Bank Advances on Results - European stocks fluctuated amid mixed earning reports and as investors speculated whether the Federal Reserve will announce sufficient measures next week to keep the recovery on track. Asian shares and U.S. futures fell.

October 26, 2010 - Dollar Gains Against Euro on Speculation Fed Easing Will Spark Inflation - The dollar rose against the euro on speculation an increase in debt purchases by the Federal Reserve will cause inflation to accelerate.

October 26, 2010 - European Stocks Retreat as UBS, ArcelorMittal, Cairn Energy Lead Declines - European stocks fell after UBS AG reported a surprise investment-banking loss and ArcelorMittal forecast a decline in earnings. U.S. index futures slipped and Asian shares retreated.

October 25, 2010 - European Industrial Orders Increased Twice as Much as Projected in August - European industrial orders increased more than twice as much as economists forecast in August, led by demand for capital goods such as machinery.

October 25, 2010 - European Stocks Gain on Stimulus Speculation; U.S. Futures Climb - European stocks rose to a six-month high after Group of 20 finance chiefs heightened speculation the Federal Reserve will announce further stimulus measures next week. U.S. index futures and Asian shares advanced.

October 22, 2010 - European Stocks Retreat as Alfa Laval, BioMerieux Slide, Ericsson Advances - European stocks declined, dragging the Stoxx Europe 600 Index from a six-month high, as investors speculated that additional stimulus measures by central banks will fail to sustain the pace of the economic recovery.

October 22, 2010 - Stocks Pare Decline in Germany, Leaving Benchmark DAX Index Little Changed - German stocks pared declines, with the benchmark DAX Index dropping less than 0.1 percent to 6,608.43 as of 12:58 p.m. in London. The gauge earlier fell as much as 0.4 percent.

October 22, 2010 - German Business Confidence Unexpectedly Increased in October - German business confidence unexpectedly climbed in October to the highest level in three and a half years, suggesting growth may not slow as much as some economists forecast. The Munich-based Ifo institute said its business climate index, based on a survey of 7,000 executives, rose to 107.6 from 106.8 in September. That’s the highest since May 2007.

October 21, 2010 - Euro Gains After Manufacturing Gauge Rises; Pound Drops on BOE Easing Bets - The euro rose for a second day against the dollar after a gauge of regional manufacturing unexpectedly increased, indicating the currency’s appreciation may fail to check Europe’s economic growth.

October 21, 2010 - European Stocks Advance as Nokia Rallies on Earnings; U.S. Futures Gain - European stocks climbed after results from Nokia Oyj and Danone to Fiat SpA topped estimates, offsetting disappointing earnings at Credit Suisse Group AG. U.S. futures climbed, while Asian shares were little changed.

October 20, 2010 - European Stocks Increase; Novo Nordisk, BASF Advance as Faurecia Retreats - European stocks increased as companies from PSA Peugeot Citroen to BASF SE reported earnings that beat analysts’ estimates. U.S. futures advanced, while Asian shares slipped.

October 19, 2010 - European Stocks Decline on China's Interest-Rate Increase, Apple Forecast - European stocks fell as a slump in basic-resource shares after China raised its benchmark interest rate and a slide among technology shares on Apple Inc.’s weaker- than-estimated profit forecast overshadowed a rally in banks.

October 19, 2010 - German Investor Confidence Fell to 21-Month Low in October - German investor confidence fell to a 21-month low in October as weaker global growth and a stronger euro dimmed the export outlook.

October 18, 2010 - European Stocks Increase; BlueBay, Air France Advance, BHP Billiton Falls - European stocks rose as Royal Bank of Canada’s offer for BlueBay Asset Management Plc boosted financial-services companies, outweighing losses in BHP Billiton Ltd. and Rio Tinto Group. Asian shares and U.S. futures fell.

October 15, 2010 - European Stocks Fluctuate; ITV, Actelion, Infineon Gain as Carrefour Drops - European stocks and U.S. futures fluctuated before a speech by the Federal Reserve’s Ben S. Bernanke that may provide further clues about the central bank’s plans to stimulate the economy. Asian shares declined

October 14, 2010 - European Stocks Climb for Second Day; Rio, Syngenta Gain, Barclays Slides - European stocks rose for a second day as better-than-estimated earnings boosted confidence in the global economic recovery, outweighing a decline by banks. Asian shares and U.S. index futures advanced.

October 13, 2010 - European Stocks Rise as Fed Prepared to Buy Debt; Fresnillo, ASML Advance - European stocks advanced after minutes from the Federal Reserve showed policy makers are prepared to buy more government debt and as Intel Corp. forecast sales that topped estimates. U.S. futures and Asian shares rose.

October 12, 2010 - European Stocks Decline; Benchmark Stoxx 600 Index Drops 0.7% - European stocks retreated for the third time in four days as a gauge of U.K. house prices declined to a 16-month low, fueling concern about the pace of the economic recovery.

October 12, 2010 - European Stocks Fall; ArcelorMittal Drops as Posco Cuts Forecast - European stocks retreated for the third time in four days as a slump in a U.K. house-price gauge and a lower profit forecast from Posco fueled concern that the equities rally has outpaced prospects for the economy. Asian shares and U.S. index futures dropped.

October 11, 2010 - European Stocks Rise; Ladbrokes, Yara, Nokia Shares Lead Gains - European stocks climbed, extending the biggest weekly gain in a month for the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index, amid continuing speculation that the Federal Reserve will step in to support the economy.

October 11, 2010 - European Stock Futures Are Little Changed; Inmarsat May Climb - European stock-index futures were little changed after the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index posted the biggest weekly gain in a month. U.S. futures were also little changed, while Asian shares advanced.

October 9, 2010 - European Stocks Advance for First Week in Four as Actelion, Demag Surge - European stocks rose the most in four weeks as investors speculated that central banks may follow the Bank of Japan in providing more aid to stimulate their economies.

October 8, 2010 - Euro Falls Versus Dollar as Fed's Bullard Says Recession Risk Has Receded - The euro fell against the dollar, paring a fourth consecutive weekly gain, after Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said the risk of another recession has “probably receded.”

October 7, 2010 - European Stocks Are Little Changed; Volvo, Kazakhmys Slide, Renault Gains - European stocks were little changed as investors awaited an interest-rate decision from the European Central Bank, while a record drop in U.K. house prices stoked concern about the strength of the economy. U.S. index futures fluctuated and Asian shares gained.

October 7, 2010 - German August Industrial Production Jumps More Than Forecast - Industrial production in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, increased more than three times the pace economists forecast in August, led by demand for investment goods such as machinery.

October 6, 2010 - European Stocks, U.S. Futures Rise; BHP, Rio, EasyJet Advance - European stocks climbed amid speculation that central banks around the world will follow the Bank of Japan in announcing measures to boost their economies. Asian shares and U.S. futures also advanced.

October 5, 2010 - European Stocks Gain for First Time in Seven Days; Greek Banks, TUI Climb - European stocks rose, snapping six days of losses for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index, as Moody’s Investor Service said it’s impressed with Greece’s efforts to reform its finances. U.S. futures and Asian shares gained.

October 5, 2010 - Europe Services, Manufacturing Cool as Retail Sales Decline - Europe’s services and manufacturing industries grew at the slowest pace in seven months in September, adding to signs that the economy is weakening as governments from Spain to Ireland implement austerity measures. A composite index based on a survey of euro-area purchasing managers in both industries fell to 54.1 in September from 56.2

October 5, 2010 - Euro Strengthens After PMI Data Suggests Economic Recovery - The euro rose as economic data showed European services growth improved last month, underpinning speculation that economic recovery in the euro area is gaining traction.

October 4, 2010 - European Stocks Drop for Sixth Straight Day as Auto-Industry Shares Slide - European stocks retreated for a sixth day, the longest stretch of losses since January 2009, after last week falling the most in three months. U.S. index futures declined, while Asian shares gained.

October 4, 2010 - Euro Declines Against Dollar on Concern Debt Issues Will Hamper Recovery - The euro fell from a six-month high against the dollar as concern that nations on Europe’s periphery will struggle to bolster their finances reduced demand for the region’s assets. The single currency dropped against 13 of its 16 major counterparts after the Financial Times reported Ireland’s budget deficit this year will be higher than earlier forecast, and Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz said the euro’s future is “looking bleak.”

October 1, 2010 - European Stocks Post Biggest Weekly Decline in Three Months; H&M Tumbles - European stocks posted the biggest weekly drop in three months, with banks leading declines amid concern the region’s economy is slowing as the sovereign-debt crisis curbs growth

October 1, 2010 - Dollar Weakens to Six-Month Low Against Euro on Speculation of Fed Action - The dollar fell to the weakest since March versus the euro amid speculation the Federal Reserve will take additional steps to shore up the faltering U.S. recovery. The greenback was poised for a two-week decline against the yen before a report was expected to show the Institute for Supply Management’s U.S. manufacturing gauge slowed and as Fitch Rating raised its growth forecast for Europe. Asian currencies were headed for a fifth weekly advance, the longest winning streak since March, after data showed Chinese manufacturing improved.

October 1, 2010 - European Manufacturing Cools, Unemployment Stays at High - Growth in Europe’s manufacturing industry slowed and unemployment held at a 12-year high as a cooling global recovery restrained demand. A gauge of manufacturing in the 16-nation euro region declined to 53.7 in September from 55.1 the previous month

September 30, 2010 - European Stocks Decline for Fourth Consecutive Day as Allied Irish Tumbles - European stocks retreated for a fourth day after the Irish government said it will take majority control of Allied Irish Banks Plc in its second bailout of the lender. U.S. index futures and Asian shares fell

September 30, 2010 - European September Inflation Quickens on Energy Costs - European inflation accelerated to the fastest in almost two years in September, led by higher energy costs. Euro-area consumer prices rose 1.8 percent from a year earlier after increasing 1.6 percent in August

September 29, 2010 - European Stocks Drop as H&M Misses Earnings Estimate; BP, Rolls-Royce Gain - European stocks retreated as a drop in Hennes & Mauritz AB offset gains in BP Plc and Beiersdorf. Asian shares rose and U.S. futures fell.

September 29, 2010 - European Economic Confidence Unexpectedly Improves - European confidence in the economic outlook unexpectedly improved this month as executives and consumers weathered tougher government budget cuts by countries struggling to convince investors that they won’t need external aid. An index of executive and consumer sentiment in the 16 euro nations rose to 103.2, the highest since January 2008, from a revised 102.3 in August,

September 28, 2010 - European Stocks Drop as Irish Bonds Plunge; Michelin, Bank of Ireland Fall - European stocks fell as Irish and Portuguese bonds plunged, fueling concern that the sovereign- debt crisis is worsening, while a report showed U.S. consumer confidence declined to the lowest level in seven months.

September 28, 2010 - Stocks Pare Losses, U.S. Futures Fluctuate as Banks Said to Buy Irish Debt - European stocks pared losses and the euro recovered after the region’s central banks were said to buy Irish debt and policy maker Juergen Stark hailed an increase in lending. U.S. futures fluctuated before housing and consumer confidence data.

September 27, 2010 - Euro Falls for Second Day on Speculation Debt Reduction Will Slow Growth - The euro fell against the yen for a second day as concerns intensified that Europe’s struggle to rein in debt will slow economic growth. The euro retreated from a five-month high against the dollar before data today forecast to show German consumer prices fell and French household spending declined. Ireland will disclose this week the final cost to bail out Anglo Irish Bank Corp. The yen rose versus 14 of its 16 main counterparts as Asian stock losses boosted demand for the currency as a refuge.

September 27, 2010 - European Stocks Advance for Second Day; U.S. Index Futures Gain - European stocks were little changed as optimism that efforts by Japan to spur growth will aid the global economic recovery offset a retreat among health-care companies. Asian shares rose and U.S. index futures fluctuated.

September 27, 2010 - Euro Falls From Five-Month High on Concern Over European Banks - The euro weakened from a five-month high against the dollar as speculation European banks will need more funds curbed demand for assets in the 16-nation region. At 7:52, the Euro/US was at 1.3472 down .0001.

September 24, 2010 - European Stocks Advance - European stocks advanced, erasing earlier losses, after an unexpected rise in German business confidence and a rebound in demand for U.S. capital goods eased concern that the recovery is slowing.

September 24, 2010 - Euro May Extend Gain to April High of $1.35 Next Month: Technical Analysis - The euro may extend gains to $1.35, the most since April, by the middle of next month, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. said citing trading patterns.

September 24, 2010 - European Stocks Drop, Heading for Weekly Decline; Miners, Merck KGaA Fall - European stocks fell for a fourth day, after a selloff in mining companies outweighed an unexpected rise in German business confidence. Asian shares also retreated while U.S. futures advanced.

September 24, 2010 - German Business Confidence Unexpectedly Increases - German business confidence unexpectedly rose to the highest level in more than three years in September, suggesting companies can weather weaker demand from abroad as the global economic recovery slows. The Munich-based Ifo institute said its business climate index, based on a survey of 7,000 executives, increased to 106.8 from 106.7 in August.

September 23, 2010 - European Services, Manufacturing Growth Slows Again - Growth in Europe’s services and manufacturing industries weakened more than economists forecast in September, adding to evidence the recovery in the region is losing steam.

September 23, 2010 - European Stocks, U.S. Futures Fall; Adecco, Luxottica Climb - European stocks dropped for a third day, led by bank shares, on rising concern that the region’s sovereign-debt crisis is harming the economy. U.S. index futures declined, while Asian shares were little changed.

September 22, 2010 - Euro Spikes Up Against Majors - The European common currency spiked up against other major opponents on Wednesday as the U.S. Federal Reserve noted yesterday that it is willing to take more steps to support the U.S. economy. The euro climbed to a new 2-month high against the pound, near a 5-month high against the dollar and a 7-week high against the yen.

September 22, 2010 - European Index Futures Are Little Changed; Inditex May Move - European stock-index futures were little changed after the U.S. Federal Reserve said it’s willing to ease monetary policy further to spur growth while refraining from buying more securities. Asian shares and U.S. futures rose.

September 22, 2010 - Europe Industrial Orders Decline More Than Economists Forecast - European industrial orders declined more than economists forecast in July, led by a drop in capital goods such as factory machinery. Orders in the 16-nation euro area decreased 2.4 percent from June, when they rose 2.4 percent, the European Union’s statistics office in Luxembourg said today

September 21, 2010 - Housing Starts in U.S. Increased More Than Forecast in August - Housing starts in the U.S. increased more than forecast in August, a signal the industry is stabilizing. Builders broke ground on 598,000 homes at an annual rate, up 10.5 percent and the most since April, following a 541,000 pace in July.

September 21, 2010 - Dollar Drops on Signs U.S. Recovery; Irish, Spanish Debt Sales Boost Euros - The dollar fell for a second day against the euro and the yen before reports this week that may show the U.S. housing market remains fragile, adding to signs that growth in the world’s largest economy is slowing. The euro rose against 15 of its 16 most-actively traded peers after investors snapped up the maximum amount at Spanish and Irish debt sales today.

September 21, 2010 - Most European Stocks Climb as Ireland Sells Bonds; Safran, Wellstream Gain - Most European stocks rose as governments from Ireland to Spain sold bonds amid renewed concern that some nations will struggle to contain their deficits. U.S. futures and Asian shares were little changed.

September 20, 2010 - Dollar Near 5-Week Low Versus Euro Before Housing Data, Fed - The dollar fell toward a five-week low against the euro before a report likely to show confidence among U.S. homebuilders stayed near a 17-month low, adding to evidence the economic recovery is losing steam.

September 20, 2010 - European Stocks, U.S. Stock-Index Futures Rise; BP Advances - European stocks advanced, snapping a four-day loss for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index, amid optimism that the economy will avoid another recession as the region’s debt crisis eases. U.S. futures and Asian shares also rose. BP Plc rallied 1.2 percent after confirming that its Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico has been permanently sealed. Rio Tinto Group led basic-resource stocks higher. Brit Insurance N.V. jumped 5 percent after Apollo Global Management teamed up with CVC Capital Partners Ltd. to make a sweetened offer for the company. SGS SA rose to a record after saying it plans to reach revenue of 8 billion Swiss francs ($7.9 billion) by 2014.

September 18, 2010 - European Stocks End Two-Week Advance as Utilities, Banking Shares Decline - European stocks dropped for the first week in three, with the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index failing to extend a four-month high, dragged lower by utilities and banks.

September 17, 2010 - Euro Climbs Against Dollar, Yen And Franc - Friday in early deals, the euro strengthened against its U.S., Japanese and Swiss counterparts as gains in Asian and European stocks prompted traders to buy the risk-sensitive common currency. The euro jumped to more than a 5-week high against the dollar and the yen and near a 1-month high against the franc.

September 17, 2010 - European Stocks, U.S. Futures Rally; Technology, Retailers Rise - European stock rallied after earnings at Research In Motion Ltd. and Oracle Corp. topped analysts’ estimates and Carrefour SA announced a $2 billion store revamp plan. U.S. index futures and Asian shares rose.

September 16, 2010 - European Stocks, U.S. Index Futures Fall; Ericsson Declines - European stocks dropped as U.K. retail sales unexpectedly fell in August, adding to evidence that global economic growth is slowing. U.S. index futures fluctuated and Asian shares fell.

September 15, 2010 - Euro Mixed Against Major Rivals - The European common currency exhibited mixed trading against other major opponents during early European trading on Wednesday. While the euro climbed to more than a 1-month high versus the yen and a new multi-day high against Swiss franc, it eased from a new multi-week high against the pound. Against the dollar, the euro showed choppy trading thus far in European session after falling in Asian deals.

September 15, 2010 - European Stocks Fluctuate Near Four-Month High; Peugeot Rallies - European stocks dropped, as brokerage downgrades from Drax Group Plc to Nokia Oyj offset a rally in retailers. U.S. futures declined, while Asian shares were little changed as Japan acted to weaken the yen.

September 15, 2010 - European Inflation Eases, Led by Energy; Payrolls Stagnate - European inflation slowed in August, led by energy costs and as companies held back from hiring amid signs the recovery is losing momentum Consumer prices in the 16 euro nations increased 1.6 percent from a year earlier after rising 1.7 percent in July, the European Union statistics office in Luxembourg said today.

September 14, 2010 - European Stocks Drop; Philips, E.ON Shares Lead Stoxx 600 Lower - European stocks fell from a four- month high as German investor confidence tumbled, a forecast from Royal Philips Electronics NV disappointed investors and utilities dropped. U.S. futures slipped and Asian shares rose.

September 14, 2010 - European Industrial Production Unexpectedly Stagnates - European industrial production unexpectedly stagnated in July, adding to signs that the euro region’s export-led recovery is losing momentum. Economists had projected a gain of 0.1 percent in July, the median of 35 forecasts in a Bloomberg survey showed. In June, output in the economy of the 16 euro nations fell 0.2 percent, the European Union’s statistics office in Luxembourg said today. A separate release showed that euro-region labor costs rose 1.6 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier, the weakest since the data were first compiled in 2000.

September 14, 2010 - German Investor Confidence Fell to 19-Month Low in September - German investor confidence fell more than economists forecast to an 19-month low in September as budget cuts across the euro region and slowing global growth clouded the outlook for Europe’s largest economy. The ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim said its index of investor and analyst expectations, which aims to predict developments six months ahead, dropped to minus 4.3 from 14 in August. That’s the fifth monthly decline and the lowest since February 2009.

September 13, 2010 - Euro rises as risk appetite grows - The euro rose against other major currencies in Asia on Monday as risk appetite recovered on relief over new banking rules and higher stock prices, dealers said. The European unit rose to 1.2817 dollars in Tokyo afternoon trade from 1.2680 dollars in New York late Friday, and to 107.55 yen from 106.75. The dollar fell to 83.90 yen from 84.17 yen.

September 13, 2010 -European Stocks, U.S. Futures Rise; Banks, Mining Shares Gain - European stocks climbed to a four- month high as regulators announced new capital rules for banks, while economic reports from China and Europe boosted confidence in the recovery. Asian shares and U.S. futures rose.

September 11, 2010 - Euro Retreats Against Most Peers as Region's Sovereign Debt Woes Resurface - The euro dropped the most in a month against the dollar this week after reports the region’s sovereign debt crisis may be worsening and signs the global recovery is faltering trimmed appetite for higher yield.

September 11, 2010 - European Stocks Climb for Second Straight Week as Nokia, Peugeot Advance - European stocks gained for a second straight week as a bigger-than-forecast drop in U.S. jobless- benefit claims added to indications the economy may avoid another recession.

September 10, 2010 - European Stocks Decline From Four-Month High; Deutsche Bank Shares Tumble - European stocks declined from a four-month high as a selloff in Deutsche Bank AG overshadowed the biggest rally in Nokia Oyj shares since May. Asian shares and U.S. index futures advanced.

September 10, 2010 - Producer Prices Increased in August at Slowest Annual Pace for Six Months - U.K. producer prices rose in August at the slowest annual pace in six months, a sign inflation pressures in the economy may be waning. The cost of goods at factory gates increased by 4.7 percent from a year earlier, the Office for National Statistics said today in London. The median forecast of 16 economists in a Bloomberg News survey was for a 4.8 percent gain. On the month, prices stagnated.

September 9, 2010 - European Stocks Extend Four-Month High as Automakers Advance - European stocks rose for the fourth time in five days, extending a four-month high, as a rally in automakers outweighed declines by retailers. U.S. index futures and Asian shares gained.

September 9, 2010 - Euro Falls as ECB's Stark Adds to European Financial Concerns - The euro fell against the yen on speculation European banks will struggle to raise funds amid signs the recovery in the region is faltering.

September 8, 2010 - Most European Stocks Fall, Led by Banks; Ericsson Shares Rally - European stocks rose to a four-month high as improved demand for government bonds from Portugal to Poland helped ease concern about sovereign debt and shares of BP Plc advanced.

September 8, 2010 - European Stocks Rebound; Stoxx 600 Index Rises 0.4 Percent After Losses - European stocks erased losses, sending the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index 0.4 percent higher to 260.88 at 11:30 a.m. in London. The gauge earlier fell as much as 0.4 percent.

September 8, 2010 - German Industrial Production Rises Less Than Forecast - Industrial production in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, rose less than economists forecast in July, suggesting the recovery is losing momentum. Production increased 0.1 percent from June, when it declined 0.6 percent, the Economy Ministry in Berlin said today. Economists had forecast a gain of 1 percent

September 7, 2010 - European Stocks Fall as Banks, Basic-Resources Shares Decline - European stocks retreated from a four-week high, led by declines in financial shares, on lingering concern that the sovereign-debt crisis will hold back the global recovery. U.S. index futures and Asian shares fell.

September 7, 2010 - German Factory Orders Unexpectedly Declined in July on Exports - German factory orders unexpectedly fell in July as demand in the euro region weakened, indicating the recovery in Europe’s largest economy is losing momentum. Orders, adjusted for seasonal swings and inflation, declined 2.2 percent from June, when they surged a revised 3.6 percent, the Economy Ministry in Berlin said today. That’s the biggest drop since February 2009.

September 6, 2010 - Stocks Rise to Four-Week High, Bonds Rebound, Metals Up - Global stocks rose to a four-week high and industrial metals rallied amid growing optimism about the prospects for economic growth. European bonds rebounded from three days of losses.

September 6, 2010 - Most European Stocks Rise, Lifting Stoxx 600 to Four-Week High - European stocks gained, extending a four-week high for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index, as a report on U.K. manufacturing eased concern that the economic recovery is faltering. Asian shares climbed. see “Rest of the world” for UK Mfg link.
September 5, 2010 - European Stocks Have Biggest Weekly Gain Since July; Yell, C&W, Weir Climb - European stocks posted the biggest weekly gain since July as reports from the U.S. and China reassured investors that the economic recovery is not faltering and takeover speculation increased.

September 3, 2010 - European Stocks Climb as Investors Await U.S. Payrolls Report - European stocks rose, with the Stoxx Europe 600 Index heading for its biggest weekly gain since July, as investors awaited the monthly U.S. payrolls report. Asian shares rose while U.S. index futures fluctuated.

September 2, 2010 - Euro Edges Up vs Dollar, US Jobs Report Awaited - The euro edged up on Thursday supported by healthy results at Spanish and French bond auctions and stable global equities, but investors remained cautious ahead of a key reading on the U.S. labor market on Friday.

September 2, 2010 - European Stocks Decline; Pernod Ricard, Yara International Fall - European stocks declined after the Stoxx Europe 600 Index rallied by the most in more than three months yesterday. Asian shares advanced, while U.S. index futures fluctauted.

September 1, 2010 - Euro Surges Up Against Majors - Wednesday in early European deals, the euro edged up against its major counterparts as risk appetite emerged in market after reports showed earlier in the day that China's manufacturing growth picked up in August and Australia's economy expanded more than expected in the second quarter. The euro jumped to a 12-day high against the dollar and a 3-week high against the pound.

September 1, 2010 - European Stocks Gain on China Manufacturing; U.S. Futures Climb - European stocks rose, led by a rally in commodity producers and media companies, after Chinese manufacturing accelerated and Vivendi SA raised its earnings forecasts. U.S. index futures and Asian equities climbed.

September 1, 2010 - German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fall a Second Month - Retail sales in Germany, Europe’s largest economy, unexpectedly fell for a second month in July after helping fuel record growth in the second quarter. Sales, adjusted for inflation and seasonal swings, declined 0.3 percent from June, when they also dropped 0.3 percent, the Federal Statistics Office in Wiesbaden said in an e-mailed statement today.

September 1, 2010 - Europe Manufacturing Growth Slows as Germany, Italy Ease - Growth in Europe’s manufacturing industry slowed in August and export demand fell to the lowest in seven months, adding to signs the economy is cooling after the second-quarter surge. A gauge of manufacturing in the 16-nation euro region declined to 55.1 from 56.7 in the previous month, London-based Markit Economics said today. That’s above an initial estimate of 55 released on Aug. 23. It’s the 11th straight month with a reading above 50, indicating expansion.

August 31, 2010 - Euro Mixed Against Majors - In early European deals on Tuesday, the euro showed mixed trading against its major counterparts. While the euro tumbled to a new record low against the franc, it strengthened to a 4-day high against the pound. Against the dollar and the yen, the euro recovered from an Asian session's 6-day low during this time.

August 31, 2010 - European Inflation Slows to 1.6%, Unemployment Holds at Highest Since 1998 - European inflation slowed this month and unemployment held at the highest in almost 12 years in July as companies continued to cut costs to help shore up earnings. Euro-area consumer prices rose 1.6 percent from a year earlier after increasing 1.7 percent in July, the European Union statistics office in Luxembourg said today. The jobless rate held at 10 percent for a fifth month, according to a separate report. That’s the highest since August 1998.

August 30, 2010 - European Economic Confidence Highest in Two Years - European confidence in the economic outlook improved to the highest in more than two years in August after surging exports helped the economy expand at the fastest pace in four years in the second quarter.
August 29, 2010 - European Stocks Decline for Third Week on Concern U.S. Economy Is Stalling - European stocks declined for a third week on concern that the U.S. economy is stalling, while Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke pledged that the central bank “will do all that it can” to help the recovery.

August 27, 2010 - Sovereign Credit-Default Swaps Head for Record Monthly Increase in Europe - Confidence in the ability of European governments to resolve the region’s budget crisis is waning, with a gauge of sovereign debt risk heading for the biggest monthly increase since it was created a year ago.

August 27, 2010 - U.K. Economy Grows Most Since 2001 on Construction - The U.K. economy expanded faster than previously estimated in the second quarter in the biggest growth spurt since 2001 as companies rebuilt stocks and construction work surged.

August 26, 2010 - European Stocks Drop for Second Day on U.S. Economic Data; Tullow Falls - European stocks declined for a second day, extending a five-week low, after lower-than-forecast U.S. durable-goods orders and new-home sales added to mounting concern about the strength of the world’s largest economy.

August 25, 2010 - German Business Confidence Unexpectedly Increases - German business confidence unexpectedly increased for a fourth month in August to a fresh three-year high, suggesting the economy may not lose as much momentum as some economists forecast.

August 25, 2010 - European Data Point to Strength, but Doubts Linger - Euro-zone manufacturers met with unexpectedly strong demand for industrial goods in June, a report showed Tuesday, suggesting Germany’s export-driven factories will continue to invigorate output — even as the U.S. economy slows and fears linger that the sovereign debt crisis could return to hamper the Continent’s recovery.

August 24, 2010 - European Stocks, U.S. Futures Retreat; Rio Tinto, CRH Fall - European stocks retreated, led by a selloff in construction and basic-resources companies, as investors speculated that economic growth is slowing. U.S. index futures and Asian shares also dropped.
August 23, 2010 - Stocks Rally on Takeover Optimism; Coffee Jumps to 12-Year High - Stocks rebounded from a one-month low in Europe and U.S. index futures rose on takeovers and speculation a planned Australian mining tax will be dropped. Coffee climbed to a 12-year high as storms headed toward two major producers.

August 22, 2010 - Euro Drops Five-Week Low Versus Dollar as Weber Cites ECB Liquidity Plan - The euro fell to the lowest level in five weeks against the dollar after European Central Bank council member Axel Weber said the region’s economy may need help from the central bank through the end of the year.

August 20, 2010 - European Stocks Decline as Carmakers, Builders Fall; Dana Shares Advance - European stocks fell to their lowest level in a month as a retreat in auto and construction-related companies offset takeover activity in the energy industry. U.S. futures and Asian shares also dropped.

August 20, 2010 - Yen Rises Toward Seven-Week High Against Euro on Global Recovery Concerns - The yen rose toward a seven-week high against the euro on signs the global economic recovery is slowing, supporting demand for Japan’s currency as a refuge.

August 19, 2010 - Bundesbank Raises German Growth Forecast After Record Quarter - The Bundesbank raised its growth forecast for Germany this year after the economy expanded at the fastest pace in two decades in the second quarter. Gross domestic product will increase by about 3 percent in 2010, the German central bank said in its monthly bulletin published in Frankfurt today, lifting its forecast from the 1.9 percent it predicted in June

August 18, 2010 - European Stocks Fall for First Time in Five Days - European stocks declined for the first time in five days, led by energy companies, as Vestas Wind Systems A/S lowered its revenue forecast. Asian shares climbed, while U.S. index futures fluctuated.

August 17, 2010 - European Stocks Rise on Earnings; Carlsberg, Wienerberger Gain - European stocks rose after Carlsberg A/S increased its earnings forecast and Wienerberger AG returned to profit, boosting confidence that the economic recovery can be sustained. U.S. index futures and Asian shares advanced.

August 16, 2010 - China Favours Euro Over Dollar as Bernanke Alters Path - China, whose $2.45 trillion in foreign-exchange reserves are the world’s largest, is turning bullish on Europe and Japan at the expense of the U.S. The nation has been buying “quite a lot” of European bonds, said Yu Yongding, a former adviser to the People’s Bank of China who was part of a foreign-policy advisory committee that visited France, Spain and Germany from June 20 to July 2.
August 14, 2010 - European Stocks Retreat After Fed Pares Growth Forecast; Vedanta Declines - European stocks fell this week after the Federal Reserve said the pace of economic recovery is likely to be “more modest” than forecast and European industrial production unexpectedly declined.

August 13, 2010 - Europe Economic Growth Expands at Fastest Pace Since 2006 - Europe’s economy expanded more than economists forecast in the second quarter as the fastest growth in Germany in two decades powered the region’s recovery. Gross domestic product in the 16-nation euro area increased 1 percent from the first quarter, when it rose 0.2 percent, the European Union’s statistics office in Luxembourg said today. That’s the fastest in four years and the first time the euro region has outpaced the U.S. since the second quarter of 2009.
August 12, 2010 - Increase in the shipping container utilization rate in July 2010 with a strong rise in leasing rates - Increase in the shipping container utilization rate in July 2010 with a strong rise in leasing rates Shipping container rental is breaking its historical records with a utilization rate of 97.1% as of July 30, 2010, and is also showing a 20% growth in leasing rates since January 2010. After the drop in international trade in 2009 (-10%), and lower worldwide production of new shipping containers (fewer than 300,000 containers were built in 2009 while more than 3 million were produced in 2008), international freight volume has greatly increased, triggering increased demand for shipping containers since January 2010

August 12, 2010 - Fearnley’s weekly - Capesize - Summer doldrums are officially over as this segment is seeing a fast and impressive recovery - and further improvement is expected. Average daily spot earnings have almost doubled w-o-w, coming in at close to usd 30k. Fundamental pressure is back for both coal and ore, keeping miners, mills, utilities, traders as well as operators busy booking in tonnage for immediate needs.

August 12, 2010 - Investors Reload The Guns On Euro - Hedge funds surprised by the euro's recent advance once again are turning bearish on the common currency, which tumbled Wednesday against the dollar.

August 11, 2010 - Dollar Surges Versus Euro as Federal Reserve Spurs Global Slowdown Concern - The dollar surged the most in two months against the euro after the Federal Reserve yesterday said economic growth had slowed and the recovery was weaker than it had anticipated, spurring demand for safer assets.

August 12, 2010 - Increase in the shipping container utilization rate in July 2010 with a strong rise in leasing rates - Increase in the shipping container utilization rate in July 2010 with a strong rise in leasing rates Shipping container rental is breaking its historical records with a utilization rate of 97.1% as of July 30, 2010, and is also showing a 20% growth in leasing rates since January 2010. After the drop in international trade in 2009 (-10%), and lower worldwide production of new shipping containers (fewer than 300,000 containers were built in 2009 while more than 3 million were produced in 2008), international freight volume has greatly increased, triggering increased demand for shipping containers since January 2010

August 12, 2010 - Fearnley’s weekly - Capesize - Summer doldrums are officially over as this segment is seeing a fast and impressive recovery - and further improvement is expected. Average daily spot earnings have almost doubled w-o-w, coming in at close to usd 30k. Fundamental pressure is back for both coal and ore, keeping miners, mills, utilities, traders as well as operators busy booking in tonnage for immediate needs.

August 12, 2010 - Investors Reload The Guns On Euro - Hedge funds surprised by the euro's recent advance once again are turning bearish on the common currency, which tumbled Wednesday against the dollar.

August 11, 2010 - Dollar Surges Versus Euro as Federal Reserve Spurs Global Slowdown Concern - The dollar surged the most in two months against the euro after the Federal Reserve yesterday said economic growth had slowed and the recovery was weaker than it had anticipated, spurring demand for safer assets.

August 11, 2010 - Dollar Weakens Against Yen, Pares Advance Versus Euro After Fed's Decision - The dollar fell against the yen and erased most of its gains versus the euro after the Federal Reserve said it will reinvest principal on its mortgage holdings into long-term Treasury securities to bolster the economy.

August 10, 2010 - European Stocks Retreat From 15-Week High; Barratt, TUI Fall - European and Asian stocks fell and U.S. index futures declined as reports added to evidence that Chinese economic growth is slowing and investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s latest policy statement.

August 7, 2010 - Dollar Index Falls a Ninth Week, Longest Since 2004, as Fed Meeting Looms - The Dollar Index dropped for a ninth week, the longest losing streak in more than five years, as economic data signaled the U.S. recovery is stalling and added to concern the world’s biggest economy may need more stimulus.

August 6, 2010 - Euro, Pound Drop Against Dollar on Europe's Industrial Production Decline - The euro and pound weakened against the dollar after German and British data showed declining industrial output and investors anticipated a report that may indicate the U.S. job market is recovering.

August 5, 2010 - European Stocks Fluctuate; Unilever Drops - European stocks climbed as a rally in auto-industry shares and Aviva Plc outweighed declines in food makers after Unilever missed sales forecasts. Asian shares advanced and U.S. index futures were little changed.

August 5, 2010 - Spanish Industry Output Climbs for Fourth Month on Recovery - Spanish industrial production rose for a fourth month in June, indicating that the export-led economic recovery gained strength in the second quarter.

August 4, 2010 - Europe Services, Manufacturing Growth Quickened in July, Lifting Recovery - Growth in Europe’s services and manufacturing industries accelerated in July, suggesting the recovery will maintain its momentum. A composite index based on a survey of euro-area purchasing managers in both industries rose to 56.7 from 56 in June, London-based Markit Economics said today. The July reading matched Markit’s earlier estimate. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.

July 31, 2010 - Euro-zone jobless rate steady, inflation picks up - The unemployment rate across the 16-nation euro zone held steady at 10% in June, where it's stood since March, European Union statistics agency Eurostat reported Friday. Eurostat estimates the number of unemployed persons in the euro zone rose by 6,000 in June to 15.77 million. Compared to June 2009, the number of unemployed was up by 788,000.

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